Along with Chron’s disease, ulcerative colitis is regarded as one of the two bowel diseases. It is a chronic condition that primarily affects the colon in the large intestine.
Ulcerative colitis affects the innermost lining of the large intestine (colon) and rectum, and the condition is characterized by inflammation within the linings of the gut walls.
Types
Ulcerative colitis is frequently divided into different categories by doctors based on where it occurs.
·Ulcerative proctitis.This type of ulcerative colitis is usually the least severe because the inflammation is limited to the region closest to the anus (rectum), and rectal bleeding may be the only symptom.
·Proctosigmoiditis.Bloody diarrhea, severe abdominal pain, and the inability to urinate despite strong urges (tenesmus) are all indications that the rectum and sigmoid colon (lower end of the colon) are inflamed.
·Left-sided colitis.Bloody diarrhea, abdominal pain and cramping on the left side, and unintended weight loss are signs and symptoms of inflammation that extends from the rectum up through the sigmoid and descending colon.
·Pancolitis.Consistently affecting the entire colon, pancolitis can result in significant weight loss, bouts of intensely painful and bloody diarrhea, fatigue, and abdominal cramps.
·Acute severe ulcerative colitis.The entire colon is affected by this uncommon form of colitis, which results in excruciating pain, copious amounts of diarrhea, bleeding, fever, and the inability to eat.
Causes
In the past, diet and stress were thought to be the causes of ulcerative colitis, but today’s medical professionals know that these factors may aggravate but not cause ulcerative colitis.
One potential factor is an immune system dysfunction, which can lead to the immune system attacking digestive tract cells in addition to an invading virus or bacterium.
Although the majority of those who have ulcerative colitis do not have a family history of the condition, it appears that heredity plays a role in the fact that the disease is more prevalent in those who have relatives who have it.
Symptoms
Signs and symptoms of ulcerative colitis may include any of the following, depending on the location and the degree of inflammation:
Frequently bloody or pustular diarrhea
· Abdominal pain and cramping
· Rectal pain
Rectal bleeding is when there is a small amount of blood in the stool.
· Urgency to defecate
Urgent need to poop but inability to
· Weight loss
· Fatigue
· Fever
Failure to develop in children
The majority of ulcerative colitis sufferers experience mild to moderate symptoms, and some experience prolonged periods of remission.
Risk factors
There are roughly equal numbers of men and women who suffer from ulcerative colitis.
·Age.Though it can strike at any age, some people may not experience the first symptoms of ulcerative colitis until they are over 60. Ulcerative colitis typically manifests before the age of 30.
·Race or ethnicity.The disease can affect any race, but whites are at the greatest risk for it. Ashkenazi Jews, who have a high risk, are also at risk.
·Family history.If you have a close relative who has the disease, such as a parent, sibling, or child, your risk is higher.
Complications
Ulcerative colitis may result in the following complications:
· Severe bleeding
Colon perforation (colonic perforation)
· Severe dehydration
· Liver disease (rare)
· Bone loss (osteoporosis)
Skin, joint, and eye inflammation
A higher chance of developing colon cancer
(Toxic megacolon) A colon that is swelling quickly
Blood clots in the veins and arteries are more likely to occur.
HOMOEOPATHIC REMEDIES
There are many effective medicines available in homoeopathy for ulcerative colitis, but the choice depends on the individuality of the patient, taking their mental and physical health into consideration. Homoeopathy is a rapidly expanding system that is practiced all over the world. Its strength lies in its evident effectiveness as it takes a holistic approach towards the sick individual by promoting inner balance at mental, emotional, spiritual, and physical levels.
SULPHUR 200– Use this remedy to begin treatment.
MERCURIOUS SOL:One of the best treatments for ulcerative colitis is mercuric salt, which is used when the symptoms include fever, bloody, slimy, and frequent bowel movements as well as a never-ending urge to pass stools.
ARGENTUM NITRICUM:Another effective treatment for colitis is argentum nitricum, which is used when there are membraneous stools, noisy flatus excretions, mucus-filled stools that turn green like chopped spinach, and splenic pain.
ALOE SOCOTRINA:The rectum feels sore and hot and is relieved by cold water. Lots of mucus and wind are expelled with the stools, and the pain in the rectum persists after passing stools. Jelly-like stool. There is a gurgling sound in the rectum. Aloes is a useful treatment for colitis.
ALLIUM SATIVA:When colitis is present, there is cutting pain in the abdomen and loins, and there is intense hunger, allium sativa is helpful. It is effective in high fevers and fleshy people.
ATISTA RADIX:flatulence, severe navel pain, and only passing blood in addition to stool.
CEPHALANDRA INDICA :Pain before and during bowel movements, along with blood-tinged greenish mucus with stool.
COLOCYNTHIS:Another successful treatment for colitis is colocynth, which should be used when a patient experiences severe abdominal pain that makes them bend over backwards and requires them to drink or eat little or nothing at all, their stools are jelly-like, their pain is exacerbated by anger, and they have a bitter taste in their mouth.
CYNADON DACTYLON:Constipation, abdominal pain, bloating after eating, acrid-smelling, urgent, and noisy stools are just a few of the unpleasant symptoms people can experience.
MERCURIUS DULCIS:Additionally helpful for colitis, Merc.Dul. is used when there is constant desire without tenesmus, sore and burning anus, and scanty stools mixed with blood, mucus, and bile.
MERC COR:Strong urge to defecate, even right away, a never-ending feeling, hot, bloody, slimy, and offensive stool with cutting pain and shreds of mucous membranes, and an achy, bruised, bloated abdomen that is extremely painful to the slightest pressure.
LACHESIS:When colitis is present along with constipation and offensive diarrhoea that alternates, lachesis is one of the most popular treatments for the condition.
COLCHICUM AUTUM:Another successful treatment for colitis is colchicum. The symptoms of colitis include shreds in the stools, abdominal distention with wind, and pain around the liver.
ANTIMONIUM CRUDUM 30– Constipation and diarrhea alternate, tongue is thickly coated in white, there are cravings for acids and pickles, and the stools are slimy with lots of mucus but also hard lumps.
CHINA OFFINALIS:There is yellow watery stools with flatulence and colitis after eating fruits or drinking ice water or milk. Another important factor is the absence of pain, which is worse after eating.
FICUS INDICA:Colic, pure red blood-colored stools, and hemorrhage prior to evacuation are all symptoms.
HAMAMELIS :It is beneficial to use hamamelis to stop disease-related bleeding.
FERRUM PHOS 30, FERRUM MET 30-Colitis-related anaemia can be treated with these medications.
MAGNESIA CARBONICUM:Another prominent sign of diarrhea is a bloated, distended abdomen, and green, hard stool.
SEPIA :Entero-colitis is the main symptom of Sepia and the treatment of choice for it always gets worse after consuming milk.
KALI BICHROMICUM:Chronic ulceration and perforation are present, accompanied by cutting, sore, and burning pain.
SELENIUM MET:When peritoneal tuberculosis is the cause of colitis, selenium is recommended.
STAPHYSAGRIA :Following insults and injuries, such as those following a rape, ulcerative colitis.
TEREBINTHINAE:Bowel ulceration and entero-colitis with bleeding
THUJA OCCIDENTALIS:In cases of amoebic dysentery-related colitis, thuja is prescribed.
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