Ailments &
Remedies
Colitis: Inflammation of the Colon
Colitis refers to
inflammation of the colon .The diseases results from prolonged
irritation and inflammation of the delicate membrane, which lines
the walls of the colon. Chronic ulcerative colitis is a severe
prolonged inflammation of the colon or large bowel, in which
ulcers from on the walls of the colon.
Symptoms:
Colitis usually begins in the lower part of the colon and spreads
upwards. The first symptom of the trouble is an increased urgency
to move the bowel, followed by cramping pains in the abdomen and
sometimes, bloody mucous in the stool. As the disease spreads
upward the stool become watery and more frequent and are followed
by rectal straining. The patient is usually malnourished and may
be severely underweight.Root cause:
One of the causes of the colitis is chronic constipation and the
use of purgative. Constipation causes an accumulation of the hard
faecal matter, which is never properly evacuated. Purgatives used
as a cure only increase irritation. Often colitis results from
poorly digested roughage, especially of cereals and carbohydrates,
which causes bowel irritation. Other causes of the disease are an
allergic sensitivity to certain foods, intake of antibiotic and
severe stress.
Healing Options
| Herbs |
- Banana
- Tender coconut
- Rice
- Wheat grass
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AyurvedicSupplements
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| Diet |
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Diet plays an important
part in the treatment of colitis. It is advisable to observe
a juice fast for five days or so, in most cases of
ulcerative colitis. Papaya juice, raw cabbage juice, and
carrot juice are especially beneficial. Citrus juice should
be avoided.
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After a juice fast a
patient should gradually adopt a diet of small, frequent
meals of soft cooked or streamed vegetables, rice, porridge,
dalia, and well ripped fruits like banana and papaya. Yogurt
and home made cottage cheese. All food must be eaten slowly
and chewed thoroughly.
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| Yoga |
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