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Colitis
Contributor: KathiG
Ulcerative colitis is an inflammatory bowel disease (ibd) that causes inflammation and sores (ulcers) in the lining of the large intestine.
The amount of the colon affected usually predicts the severity of the disease. extensive colitis tends to cause more severe symptoms than proctitis; however, some people have a large amount of the colon affected without having severe symptoms. The most common inflammatory bowel diseases are ulcerative colitis and crohn's disease. ulcerative colitis is more common than crohn's disease. Causes The cause is not known. however, ulcerative colitis is believed to run in some families, developing in people who have a genetic tendency. Their immune system may overreact to normal intestinal bacteria and cause inflammation. Disease-causing bacteria and viruses also may play a role in triggering ulcerative colitis. Symptoms Ulcerative colitis usually causes bloody Diarrhea or mucus in stools. in severe cases, people may have Diarrhea 10 to 20 times per day. constipation, Fever, and loss of appetite also may occur. Factors that may cause ulcerative colitis to flare up include medications, infections, hormonal changes, and lifestyle changes, including increased stress. Ulcerative colitis can lead to complications, such as inflammation and scarring of the bile ducts (primary sclerosing cholangitis). In rare cases, severe inflammation and ulceration can stretch the colon's walls. The colon may swell to many times its normal size, a condition known as toxic megacolon. this is an emergency that requires immediate treatment. In some cases, complications such as joint pain, Eye Problems, skin rash, or liver disease develop. However, these complications occur more often with crohn's disease than with ulcerative colitis. People with ulcerative colitis have an increased risk of colorectal Cancer compared with the general population. The risk rises after you have had ulcerative colitis for 8 to 10 years or longer. Regular screening can sometimes detect Cancer early and may improve the likelihood of successful treatment. As part of the healing process, the liver needs to be detoxified and the immune system strengthened. Using herbs and nutrients, removing food allergens and replacing bowel flora, these illnesses are actually curable. Treatment A tea made of 2 parts Goldenseal, 1 part each of valerian and slippery elm will help inflammation and aid in healing the lining tissue. Goldenseal has strong anti-microbial action against bacteria. valerian is an antispasmodic and will relieve gas and Bloating. Slippery elm is a soothing demulcent for irritation anywhere in the digestive tract, it coats inflamed membranes and is highly absorbable. Banana
One or two ripe bananas taken every day are one of the most effective home remedies for ulcerative colitis. Being bland, smooth, easily-digestible and slightly laxative, they relieve the acute symptoms and promote the healing process.
Buttermilk
A glass of buttermilk taken daily is another effective remedy for colitis. It is the residual liquid left over after the fat has been removed from curd by churning
Tender coconut
Drinking the water of one tender coconut daily has been found valuable in colitis. It is soothing to the soft mucosa of the colon.
Apples
Steamed apples also aid the healing of ulcerative lesions because of their ample concentration of iron and phosphorus.
Drumstick
Drumsticks are also useful in colitis. A teaspoon of fresh leaf juice, mixed with an equal quantity of Honey and a glass of tender coconut water is given two or three times daily as an herbal medicine for the treatment of this disease.
Rice
Rice has a very low fiber content, and is, therefore, extremely soothing in colitis. A thick gruel of rice mixed with a glass of buttermilk and a ripe banana, given twice a day, forms a very nutritious, well-balanced diet in this disease.
Wheat-grass
The juice of wheat-grass (a grass which grows after sowing wheat grains in the earth) used as an enema; helps detoxify the walls of the colon. The general procedure is to first give an enema with lukewarm water. After waiting for twenty minutes, 90-120 ml of wheat-grass juice enema is given. this should be retained for fifteen minutes. This enema is very helpful in disorders associated with colitis. Wheat-grass can be grown at home in earthen pots if it is not available through dealers.
