Some people may avoid surgery depending on the
severity of the disease.
You should avoid foods that aggravate your symptoms. |
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The ulcerative
colitis is a chronic inflammatory disease of the inner
lining of the large intestine (colon) and rectum. Its
symptoms are similar to those of Crohn's disease, but
only the lining of the colon and rectum can be affected.
It can be difficult to diagnose with certainty ulcerative
colitis and not Crohn's disease.
Symptoms
It is believed
that the disease is caused by viruses or bacteria that
cause unknown ulcers. Common symptoms include abdominal
cramps, blood in stool, diarrhea, frequent stools,
weight loss and fatigue. They usually appear because
of stress or to the absorption of certain foods. Studies
suggest that people who eat a lot of junk food, as
in a large quantity of chocolate and cola, are more
prone to the disease.
The disease is permanent. Only
the removal of the entire colon can remove the disease
completely. Some people may avoid surgery depending
on the severity of the disease. Medication will alleviate
symptoms and their frequency. They may indeed disappear
for a long time. Unfortunately, they will return. We
must without fail be monitored by a doctor because
this disease can promote the development of colorectal
cancer. In very rare cases, the inflammation of the
colon will prevent the person from moving. It is then
necessary to consult a doctor immediately.
Prevention
Since it is always impossible to identify with certainty
the cause of ulcerative colitis, it is difficult to
prevent it from happening. It is recommended that persons
who have inflammatory disease of the intestines see
a gastroenterologist each year.
If you are suffering
from ulcerative colitis, you should avoid foods that
aggravate your symptoms. These include spicy foods,
alcohol, certain vegetables (especially raw), caffeine
and certain dairy products. Foods to avoid may vary
from one person to another. It is also recommended
to drink lots of water and to follow a healthy diet
that includes lean meat, poultry, fish and eggs. Stress
can make it more difficult to digest. It is therefore
necessary to reduce stress as much as possible by relaxation
techniques and exercise.
Medication
Among the prescribed drugs include anti-inflammatory,
aminosalicylates (mézalamine and mézalazine),
corticosteroids (prednisone, methylprednisolone, and
hydrocortisone), immunosuppressive agents, antispasmodics
and antidiarrheals. However, avoid aspirin, and naproxen.
If the pain is mild, you can take acetaminophen.
Surgery
If the medication is not enough, the colon and rectum
will have to be removed. The surgeon will proceed with
an ileostomy or an anastomosis iléoanale. In
the first case, we will use a small opening in the
abdomen, a stoma for the evacuation of feces in a pouch.
In the second case, will not remove the anus.
This information is personal opinion and not medical. |
