Ulcerative Colitis

What is Ulcerative Colitis?

A chronic inflammatory bowel disease that manifests as ulcers (sores) on your digestive tract, is called ulcerative colitis. This condition affects the inner lining of the large intestine (colon) and the rectum. This condition usually develops over a while rather than suddenly.
Sometimes, ulcerative colitis can develop into life-threatening complications. Despite the lack of a cure, treatment can significantly reduce the symptoms of the disease and induce long-term remission.

What are the causes of Ulcerative Colitis?

1.Mandagi (lack of appetite and digestion)
2.unhealthful eating habits,
3.eating foods that are difficult to digest, junk food, etc.
4.Diets that aggravate Pitta include spicy, pungent, acidic, sour, alkaline foods.
5.Foods that produce a burning sensation in the body and imbalance pitta dosha.
6.Excessive hot weather, drinking, smoking, excessive anger, etc.
7.An unhealthy diet (Pathya)

What are the symptoms of Ulcerative Colitis?

1.Bloody or pustular diarrhea
2.Cramping in the abdomen
3.Abdominal pain
4.Stools containing small amounts of blood
5.Urge to urinate
6.Difficulty in defecating despite the urgency
7.Loss of weight
8.Tiredness
9.Fever