Dr. Smriti’s Homoeopathic Healing Clinic
Plot No.5/2, Sector 5, Rajendra Nagar, Sahibabad, Ghaziabad
Uttar Pradesh, INDIA
Pin Code – 201005
ULCERATIVE COLITIS (UC) is a type of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). IBD comprises a group of diseases that affect the gastrointestinal (GI) tract.
Homoeopathic medicines are highly effective in treating ulcerative colitis. Homoeopathy is a reliable treatment for autoimmune disorders including ulcerative colitis. Homoeopathic medicines for ulcerative colitis moderate the overactive immune system. However, the extent to which a patient will show recovery depends on the intensity of disease, duration of disease and individual response of the patient. Mild to moderate cases of ulcerative colitis recover wonderfully well under homoeopathic mode of treatment. In severe cases, homoeopathic medicines can provide great symptomatic management and support. Symptomatic management means controlling symptoms such as loose stool, mucus, blood, tenesmus, abdominal cramping and rectal pain arising in ulcerative colitis.
Ulcerative Colitis occurs when the lining of your large intestine (also called the colon), rectum, or both become inflamed. This inflammation produces tiny sores called ulcers on the lining of your colon. Inflammation usually begins in the rectum and spreads upward. It can involve your entire colon. The ulcers may cause bleeding and discharge of mucus and pus.
The severity of Ulcerative colitis depends on the amount of inflammation and the location. Everyone is a little different. You could have severe inflammation in your rectum (small area) or very mild inflammation in your entire colon (large area).
If you have ulcerative colitis, you may notice a pattern of flare-ups (active disease), when symptoms are worse. During times of remission, you might have little to no symptoms.
Cause of ulcerative colitis is complex and involves many factors. It is also thought to be result of an overactive immune response. Your immune system’s job is to protect your body from germs and other dangerous substances. But sometimes, your immune system mistakenly attacks your body, which causes inflammation and tissue damage.
Ulcerative colitis symptoms often get worse over time. In the beginning, you may notice diarrhoea or urgent bowel movements, abdominal (belly) cramping, tiredness, nausea, weight loss and anaemia.
Later you may also have blood, mucus or pus in bowel movements, severe cramping, fever, skin rashes, mouth sores, joint pains, red painful eyes, liver disease and loss of fluids and nutrients.
To diagnose ulcerative colitis your doctor has to rule out other illnesses. After a physical exam, they may order:
At the start of homoeopathic treatment for ulcerative colitis, it is not advisable to stop the conventional treatment as the body is used to this medication. Stopping it abruptly could do the body more harm than good. In the initial stages of homoeopathic treatment, both conventional medicines and homoeopathic medicines could be taken simultaneously. Gradually, as the body starts responding to homoeopathic medicines, conventional medicines can be tapered off.
Colitis means your colon is inflamed, or irritated. This can be a result of many things, such as infections from viruses or bacteria. Ulcerative colitis is more severe because it isn’t caused by an infection and is lifelong.
Anyone at any age, including young children, can get ulcerative colitis. Your chance of getting it is slightly higher if you:
When you’re in remission from ulcerative colitis, you’ll want to do everything you can to prevent a flare up. Things that may cause a flare up include.
Diet doesn’t cause the development of ulcerative colitis, nor can any special diet cure the disease. However, the foods you or your child eat may play a role in managing symptoms and lengthening the time between flare ups.
Some foods may make symptoms worse and should be avoided, especially during flare-ups. Foods that trigger symptoms are different from person to person. To narrow down what foods affect you, keep track of what you eat each day and how you feel afterward (a food journal).
Problem foods often include greasy foods, high sugar foods, drinks, carbonated beverages, high-fiber foods, alcohol .salt and dairy products.
Ulcerative colitis increases your risk of developing colon cancer. The longer you have the disease, the higher your risk of this cancer. Other complications of UC include:
Complications of UC are worse if the condition isn’t properly treated.
