Ulcerative colitis is an inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). IBD comprises a group of diseases that affect the gastrointestinal tract. Ulcerative colitis occurs when the lining of your large intestine (also called the colon), rectum, or both becomes inflamed.
This inflammation produces tiny sores called ulcers on the lining of your colon. It usually begins in the rectum and spreads upward. It can involve your entire colon.The inflammation causes your bowel to move its contents rapidly and empty frequently.
As cells on the surface of the lining of your bowel die, ulcers form. The ulcers may cause bleeding and discharge of mucus and pus.While this disease affects people of all ages, most people are diagnosed between the ages of 15 and 35. After age 50, another small increase in diagnosis for this disease is seen, usually in men.
What Causes Ulcerative Colitis?
Although the trigger for ulcerative colitis remains unclear, researchers understand that the immune system undergoes an abnormal response to the colon. Your genes, environment, and immune system all play a role.
What are the symptoms of ulcerative colitis?
Common symptoms of ulcerative colitis include:
-abdominal pain
-increased abdominal sounds
-increased abdominal sounds
-bloody stools
-diarrhea
-fever
-rectal pain
-weight loss
-malnutrition
Complications Of Ulcerative Colitis
Ulcerative colitis increases your risk of colon cancer. The longer you have the disease, the higher your risk of this cancer. Because of this increased risk, your doctor will perform a colonoscopy and check for cancer when you receive your diagnosis.
Regular screening helps lower your risk of colon cancer. Repeat screenings every one to three years are recommended thereafter. Follow-up screenings can detect precancerous cells early.
Other Complications Of Ulcerative Colitis Include
-thickening of the intestinal wall
-sepsis, or blood infection
-sepsis, or blood infection
-severe dehydration
-toxic megacolon, or a rapidly swelling colon
-liver disease (rare)
-intestinal bleeding
-kidney stones
-inflammation of your skin, joints, and eyes
-rupture of your colon
-ankylosing spondylitis, which involves inflammation of joints between your spinal bones.
How Is Ulcerative Colitis Diagnosed?
Different tests can help your doctor diagnose ulcerative colitis. This disorder mimics other bowel diseases such as Crohn’s disease. Your doctor will run multiple tests to rule out other conditions.
Tests To Diagnose Ulcerative Colitis Often IncludeStool test: A doctor examines your stool for blood, bacteria, and parasites.
Endoscopy: A doctor uses a flexible tube to examine your stomach, esophagus, and small intestine.
Colonoscopy: This diagnostic test involves insertion of a long, flexible tube into your rectum to examine the inside of your colon.
Biopsy: A surgeon removes a tissue sample from your colon for analysis.
Biopsy: A surgeon removes a tissue sample from your colon for analysis.
CT scan: This is a specialized X-ray of your abdomen and pelvis.
Blood tests are often useful in the diagnosis of ulcerative colitis. A complete blood count looks for signs of anemia (low blood count). Other tests indicate inflammation such as a high level of C-reactive protein and a high sedimentation rate. Your doctor may also order specialized antibody tests.
Blood tests are often useful in the diagnosis of ulcerative colitis. A complete blood count looks for signs of anemia (low blood count). Other tests indicate inflammation such as a high level of C-reactive protein and a high sedimentation rate. Your doctor may also order specialized antibody tests.
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Treatment Of Ulceraive Colitis With St John's Wort
Consult your doctor first, if you will use St. John's wort. If you have a serious condition, it is best to consult with a doctor for help. Some conditions might be warning signs of other illnesses that only a medical professional can accurately diagnose.
If possible, use homemade St John's Wort oil.
-Drink a dessert spoon of St. John's wort oil, on an empty stomach three times daily. For your treatment, 450 mL - 700 mL of St. John's wort oil will suffice.
-Do not eat anything for the next 60 minutes.
-Be patient and drink this oil everyday for 4-6 weeks.
Do not take St. John’s Wort
-If you are under 18 years.
-If you are allergic to any of the ingredients.
-If your skin is very sensitive to sunlight.
-If you are about to have an operation.
-If you have high blood pressure, absolutely do not use the St. John's wort. First treat your high blood pressure. (Click for treatment of your high blood pressure)
-Those who will apply this prescription absolutely should not use doctor prescription or herbal medicines.Do not take St. John's wort with any drugs. Because St. John’s Wort can reduce the effect of the drugs.
-Talk to your pharmacist or doctor before you buy this medicine to make sure it is suitable for you.
-They should stay away from smoking and alcohol during the treatment.
-Those who will use this prescription should have left antibiotics 3 days ago and cortisone medications 1 month ago.
-If you take St. John's wort in conjunction with other anti-depressants, your serotonin (i.e. brain chemical that anti-depressants target) levels may rise to an unsafe level. Symptoms of serotonin syndrome include tremor, diarrhea, muscle stiffness, decrease in body temperature, death, and extreme confusion.
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