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Colitis

What Is It?

Colits is the swelling or inflammation of the large intestine.

This, is a healthy colon.

This, is a colon with colitis

What Causes Colitis?

Signs and Symptoms

Treatment

The goals of treatment are to:

  • Control the acute attacks
  • Prevent repeated attacks
  • Help the colon heal

DIET AND NUTRITION

  • Certain types of foods may worsen diarrhea and gas symptoms, especially during times of active disease. Diet suggestions include:
  • Eat small amounts of food throughout the day.
  • Drink plenty of water (drink small amounts throughout the day).
  • Avoid high-fiber foods (bran, beans, nuts, seeds, and popcorn).
  • Avoid fatty, greasy or fried foods and sauces (butter, margarine, and heavy cream).
  • Limit milk products if you are lactose intolerant. Dairy products are a good source of protein and calcium.

MEDICATIONS

  • Medications that may be used to decrease the number of attacks include:
  • 5-aminosalicylates such as mesalamine or sulfazine, which can help control moderate symptoms
  • Immunomodulators such as azathioprine and 6-mercaptopurine
  • Corticosteroids (prednisone and methylprednisolone) taken by mouth during a flare-up or as a rectal suppository, foam, or enema
  • Infliximab (Remicade) or other biological treatments, if you do not respond to other medications

SURGERY

Surgery to remove the colon will cure ulcerative colitis and removes the threat of colon cancer. Surgery is usually recommended for patients who have:

Colitis that does not respond to complete medical therapy

Changes in the lining of the colon that are thought to be precancerous

Serious complications such as rupture of the colon, severe bleeding, or toxic megacolon

Most of the time, the entire colon, including the rectum, is removed. Afterwards, patients may need a surgical opening in the abdominal wall (ileostomy), or a procedure that connects the small intestine to the anus to help the patient gain more normal bowel function.

Prognosis

About 10% of people have serious complications (such as perforation or massive bleeding)

Approximately 10% of people never have another flare-up after their first one

For those who are diagnosed with ulcerative proctitis, where the disease is located only in the rectum, the chance of disease spreading up through the colon is 10% to 30%.

Anywhere from 10% to 40% of patients with ulcerative colitis will require surgery to treat their disease.

Colon cancer develops in about 5% of people with ulcerative colitis. The risk of colon cancer is increased after 8 to 10 years of active disease and having more extensive disease (pancolitis).

Aloe vera juice is accessible in quantity and may simply be integrated into your daily diet. In addition to aloe, other natural items are employed as a natural treatment for ulcerative colitis. These consist of chamomile, turmeric, and boswellia. All can be included into your every day routine and greatly assist to alleviate signs and symptoms and can be identified at most wellness food stores and online.

References

Gihealth. (n.d.). Preventing Colon Cancer [Web log post]. Retrieved May 15, 2011, from http://www.gihealth.com

Harpin, A. (2008). Ulcerative Colitis Practice Guidelines in adults (Rep.). Retrieved May 15, 2011, from

AdvancesInMedicine website: www.advances-in-medicine.com

Harpin, A. (2010). Colitis. Colitis. Retrieved May 15, 2011, from http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

PubMed. (2009, October 13). Colitis (Canada, A.D.A.M.). Retrieved from http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

PubMed. (2010, October). Ulcerative Colitis (Canada, A.D.A.M., PubMed). Retrieved May 15, 2011.

Remedies (2009, October 13). Ulcerative Colitis: Fun Facts (Canada, A.D.A.M.). Retrieved fromhttp://cureremedies.org/

  • Abdominal pain and cramping that usually disappears after a bowel movement
  • Abdominal sounds (a gurgling or splashing sound heard over the intestine)
  • Blood and pus in the stools
  • Diarrhea, from only a few episodes to very often throughout the day
  • Fever
  • Tenesmus (rectal pain)
  • Weight loss
  • Children's growth may slow.

Other symptoms that may occur with ulcerative colitis include the following:

  • Gastrointestinal bleeding
  • Joint pain
  • Mouth sores (ulcers)
  • Nausea and vomiting
  • Skin lumps or ulcers

Harpin, A. (2008). Ulcerative Colitis Practice Guidelines in adults (Rep.). Retrieved May 15, 2011, from AdvancesInMedicine website: www.advances-in-medicine.com

PubMed. (2009, October 13). Colitis (Canada, A.D.A.M.). Retrieved from http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Some people with ulcerative colitis will not experience remission, but instead will have continuous, active disease.

Gihealth. (n.d.). Preventing Colon Cancer [Web log post]. Retrieved May 15, 2011, from http://www.gihealth.com

  • Ulcerative colitis is a chronic disease specifically of the immune system, where the immune system is very powerful, and attacks the large intestine.

  • Acute and chronic infections, including food poisoning

  • Inflammatory disorders (ulcerative colitis, Crohn's colitis, lymphocytic and collagenous colitis)

  • Past radiation to the large bowel

Ulcerative

PubMed. (2009, October 13). Colitis (Canada, A.D.A.M.). Retrieved from http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Fun Fact

Solberg IC, Lygren I, Jahnsen J, Aadland E, et al. "Clinical course during the first 10 years of ulcerative colitis: results from a population-based inception cohort (IBSEN Study)." Scand J Gastroenterol 2009;44:431-440. 24 Mar 2010

CureRemedies (2009, October 13). Ulcerative Colitis: Fun Facts (Canada, A.D.A.M.). Retrieved from http://cureremedies.org/

PubMed. (2010, October). Ulcerative Colitis (Canada, A.D.A.M., PubMed). Retrieved May 15, 2011.

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