1 Manifestations of the disease

Ulcerative colitis belongs to the group of chronic diseases of the large intestine. It is in this department that the final processing of food takes place, water is allocated and digestive waste remains. When there is inflammation of the intestinal mucosa, the patient feels constant pain in the abdomen, he has diarrhea and rectal bleeding.

Ulcerative colitis is often diagnosed with Crohn's disease. An interesting fact: as a rule, this disease affects people of the European race and only in isolated cases - Negroid.

2 Causes of the disease

Ulcerative colitis of the intestine is still a mystery to many scientists, Disputes about the true causes of nonspecific ulcerative colitis among specialists do not cease. Many factors that could trigger the development of the disease were analyzed. Among them we can note the following:

1. Genetics. Patients indicated that relatives had a similar problem.
2. Infection. In the intestine are constantly located various microorganisms that can lead to inflammation.
3. Inflammatory processes caused by mass death of cells with antigens.
4. Stressful situations, traumatic psyche.
5. Power problems.

Ulcerative colitis is more common in women than in men. The age category of people susceptible to the disease varies from 15 to 70 years.

3 The main symptoms of

Symptoms of ulcerative colitis of the intestine depend on the type of disease. The common manifestation, characteristic for all types, are rectal bleeding, diarrhea and abdominal pain. The remaining symptoms depend on the severity of the disease, the site and the area of ​​the intestinal mucosa.

Patients may note such sensations and manifestations:

• blood or pus in the stool;
• hot flushes;
• convulsions in the abdomen, pelvis;
• a constant gurgling in the intestine;
• diarrhea( can be frequent or false);
• rapid weight loss;
• pain and swelling of the joints;
• nausea and vomiting;
• ulcers in tongue or skin.

With ulcerative colitis of the intestine, the symptoms also depend on the phase of the flow - it is acute or this is a state of remission. The disease begins to develop asymptomatically, but it is quickly gaining momentum, so at first it is difficult to notice.

If treatment has been prescribed correctly, it is regular, the symptoms become subtle. The frequency of relapse depends on the degree of organ damage.

5 Treatment methods

Symptoms and treatment of ulcerative colitis are two concepts that are inextricably linked in the diagnosis. The choice of tactics and treatment scheme directly depends on the clinical manifestations of the disease.

In order to correctly diagnose and determine the area of ​​intestinal lesion, the patient is assigned diagnostic procedures.

First, laboratory tests are performed, it is necessary to give a general blood test. If the disease progresses, then the patient will be characterized by anemia, leukocytosis. Then a biochemical blood test is performed. The patient always fixes the content of the reactive protein, which indicates inflammatory processes in the body. In addition, the blood contains an increased amount of gamma globulins, which are manifested with the active development of antibodies.

An immunologic blood test is performed to determine the concentration of antineutrophil cytoplasmic antibodies. With ulcerative colitis, it is always increased.

The patient's feces are examined for the presence of blood, pus or mucus. It should be borne in mind that such a disease will necessarily cause the presence of pathogenic microflora in feces.

If the results of the performed tests confirm the presence of the disease, the doctor prescribes an instrumental examination. Endoscopy is performed to detect possible edema on the mucosa, the presence of pseudopolips, pus, mucus, blood in the intestine and determine the extent of organ damage.

To date, endoscope research is considered the safest, so modern clinics prefer it and go away from conducting a colonoscopy, which causes a lot of painful sensations.

To select the right treatment for ulcerative colitis, an X-ray examination is prescribed. This method is still the most accurate. The picture will clearly show polyps, ulcers, and shortening of the intestine.

To work on ulcerative colitis, treatment should be symptomatic and be aimed at controlling and reducing the frequency of acute attacks, healing wounds and ulcerative formations in the intestine.

Hospitalization of patients with this diagnosis is necessary only in the presence of frequent and severe attacks. In such cases, for a few days, natural nutrition through the digestive organs is completely excluded and the patient is transferred to intravenous nutrition.

To eliminate the main symptoms, treatment includes a strict diet. Patients are offered:

• often and in small portions;
• completely exclude foods that contain high amounts of fiber;
• not to eat fried and fatty foods, sauces;
• to minimize dairy products in the diet, as they are a source of calcium and protein.

If ulcerative colitis is actively developing, its symptoms adversely affect the mental state of the patient. Many patients when referring to a doctor indicate a constant excitement, a sense of fear, depression. Symptoms such as increased gas emission, constant rumbling in the abdomen, in some cases even provoked a departure from work, a break with a loved one. Therefore, after confirming the diagnosis, many doctors recommend taking a course of psychotherapy to relieve stress, to activate the body's work to combat the disease.

It is recommended to use drugs for pain relief as medications.

It can be immunomodulators, corticosteroids, biological preparations for normalization of intestinal microflora.

If the disease progresses with lightning speed, then surgical intervention is possible. This procedure will prevent the appearance of malignant cells in the intestine, since ulcerative colitis is a harbinger of cancer. Most often in such operations, remove the entire thick and rectum. Patients are placed a duct in the abdominal wall to ensure normal functioning of the body.

When setting this diagnosis, do not despair, in most patients the disease is mild, which is treatable. In order to avoid various complications, it is necessary to undergo systematic examination and treatment with a specialist, monitor your diet and psychoemotional status.

4 Types of colitis

Despite the fact that the causes of the disease still cause a lot of controversy among doctors, the etiology is distinguished by several of its types.

1. Infectious colitis.

The cause of the development of the disease can become bacteria from the outside of the type of staphylococcus and streptococcus, which progress against the background of dysentery. Infectious diseases can become more active due to a sharp decrease in the activity of the immune system. In this case rapid multiplication of pathogenic microflora in the organ is noted.

1. Ischemic colitis.

This form may be triggered by impaired blood flow to the colon, which occurs against the background of atherosclerosis of the branches of the abdominal aorta.

1. Radiation Colitis.

Single cases of this type are noted when the cause of development is chronic radiation sickness.

1. Toxic colitis.

The impulse to development is the reception of certain medications that have a toxic effect on the mucous organ. This, as a rule, uncontrolled intake of various dietary supplements, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs.

1. Ulcerative colitis.

This species is more common than others, but there are still no clear explanations for its occurrence. In the case of ulcerative colitis, ulcers on the walls of the large intestine begin to form and spread rapidly over the entire surface.

6 Traditional medicine

Use only this method of treatment is meaningless, but if you connect a tandem from medical and folk treatment, you can achieve good results. As folk remedies it is better to use decoctions, infusions from honey, seeds, leaves, roots of plants, vegetables. Herbs and plants have an excellent anti-inflammatory effect, which is so necessary in this disease.

1. Blossom chamomile flowers, sage and yarrow in equal proportions and pour boiling water. Insist 5 hours. Take inside 1 tablespoon up to 7 times a day for a month. This will remove the inflammation and symptomatic manifestations of colitis.
2. Excellent removes the inflammatory processes in the intestines of potato juice. It is enough to grate the potatoes, squeeze juice out of it and drink for half an hour before eating. Decoctions of marigold, parsley root, lime tea also help with this disease.

1. Decoctions or teas from peppermint have a calming effect. It is enough to drink them 3-4 times a day, and the treatment of colitis will be more successful.
2. In case of allergic reactions and the appearance of ulcers in the mouth and on the skin, it is recommended to take the following decoction: 50 g of fresh pomegranate with seeds and 20 g of its dried crust are poured with 2 cups of boiling water. During the day, this broth is insisting. Take 2 tablespoons for acute manifestations of colitis.

Special attention! In recipes, which contains a bone from a fruit or vegetable, during straining and pressing it can not be kneaded. It contains a poisonous substance.

100 g in the dried watermelon cake pour 2 cups of boiling water, insist and strain. Take up to 6 times a day for 100 g. This allows you to remove inflammation in the intestine in acute and chronic form of the disease.

Excellent for all inflammatory processes of the gastrointestinal tract, especially with ulcer forms, propolis. It should be eaten every day for 8 g, preferably on an empty stomach.

Freshly squeezed onion juice will help not only to remove the inflammation inside the body, but also to destroy the infection.

Ulcerative colitis is a serious disease that requires immediate and competent treatment. Do not delay the visit to the doctor when the first symptoms appear. It is important to remember that if an acute form of the disease develops, the body is affected quickly, which can lead to the development of cancer or various complications.