What is Ulcerative Colitis
Ulcerative colitis is a chronic, inflammatory bowel disease that causes inflammation in the digestive tract.
It is usually caused in the innermost lining of the large intestine (colon) and rectum. Colitis ranges from mild to severe. Having ulcerative colitis puts a patient at increased risk of developing colon cancer.
Symptoms
Symptoms include rectal bleeding, bloody diarrhea, abdominal cramps and pain.
People may experience pain in the abdomen, joints, or rectum. Gastrointestinal bloating, blood in stool, diarrhea, inability to empty bowels, leaking of stool, or urgent need to defecate are other associated symptoms. Patient develops anemia, fatigue, even fever and loss of appetite.
Cramping and weight loss is a common feature. Some symptoms may vary from person to person.
Precautions
A strict diet management is recommended. Colitis is usually manageable condition and relapse may happen if patient do not follows the guidelines for diet management n regular medicines.
Homeopathy for Ulcerative Colitis
- Homeopathy is extremely effective in treating Chronic Ulcerative colitis.
- Homeopathy helps in addressing the underlying pathology of Ulcerative Colitis. It helps in correcting the immune system which is responsible for ulcer formations in the intestinal tract. Hence, the homeopathic treatment targets the root cause of Ulcerative Colitis as well as its symptoms. Detiled analysis and evaluation of the patient for the current symptoms and past history is also taken in consideration.
- Dependency on severity, the conventional medications can be tapered off gradually and may also be stopped eventually. Hence, homeopathy also helps keep the patient safe from long term side-effects of conventional medications.
- Homeopathy helps in reducing the severity, frequency, and recurrence of Ulcerative Colitis, thereby, provides a long-term solution.
Initial improvement with homeopathic treatment can be observed within 3 weeks of starting the medicines. However, for getting treated completely for ulcerative colitis, it can take anywhere around 6 months to 1 years depending on various parameters such as:
- Since how many months/years the patient is suffering from colitis?
- How frequently is the condition occurring?
- Are there any other medications being taken?
- What is the severity of the condition.
However, complete cure is possible.
Tips to prevent colitis.
- Eat smaller meals
- Include curcumin in diet
- Avoid alcohol
- Avoid Carbonated drinks
- Avoid caffeine
- Include low sugars yogurts.
- Chew your food properly to avoid bloating.
- Avoid spicy foods.
Caution : However, the medication must always be taken under the supervision of a qualified practitioner.