Due to changing lifestyle and eating habits, gastric problems like – Constipation, Flatulence, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Ulcerative colitis are increasing day by day. The incidence ulcerative colitis has increased in the past few years due to wrong eating habits. Every day, doctors examine large number of patients suffering from ulcerative colitis. It occurs at the rate of approximately 5 cases per 1000,000 people. It can occur at any age but its onset is most common among people between the age group of 15-40. Ulcerative colitis affects males and females equally and appears to run in families.
Ulcerative colitis is an inflammatory bowel disease(IBD). The inflammation usually begins in the rectum and sigmoid colon and then spread upwards to the entire colon. It rarely affects small intestine. The disease is one of the remission and exacerbation.
In modern medicine, various anti-inflammatory drugs are prescribed like – aminosalicylates, corticosteroids, anti-biotics, anti-diarrhoeal medications, pain relievers even surgery but none of them provide relief. These drugs rather aggravate the symptoms. They have numerous side effects like – puffy face, night sweats, insomnia, excessive facial hair, high blood pressure, increased chance of infection so these drugs are not prescribed for longer duration.
There is no cure of ulcerative colitis in modern medicine but there are various Herbal Remedies for Ulcerative colitis which cure the disease permanently without causing any side effects.
What are the causes of Ulcerative Colitis?
Wrong eating habits like intake of junk food, spicy food, processed and frozen food.
- Stress/Depression
- Heredity
- Food allergies
- Excessive alcohol consumption
- smoking
One or some combination of these factors trigger the inflammatory process. The psychological factors of feelings like – anger and anxiety of the degree of depression experienced by a sufferer are also important in modifying the course of the disease.
What are the symptoms of Ulcerative Colitis?
- Diarrhoea with blood or pus
- Rectal pain
- Rectal bleeding – passing small amount of blood with stools
- Weight loss
- Fatigue
- Fever
- Dark patches under the eyes due to blood loss
- Urgency to defecate
- Inability to defecate despite urgencyThe symptoms can vary depending on the severity of inflammation. Therefore, physicians classify ulcerative colitis according to its location. People who develop ulcerative colitis at younger age are more likely to have severe symptoms.
What are the complications of Ulcerative Colitis?
- Colon Cancer is the serious complication as there is a risk of rupture of colon.
- Liver disorders
- Osteoporosis
- Severe dehydration
- Severe bleeding
- Inflammation of the skin
- Inflammation of the eyes
Ulcerative Colitis According to Ayurveda:
In Sushruta Samhita, about 3000 years, Sushruta mentioned that Pitta type of people are more prone to ulcerative colitis. All the factors like – eating junk and spicy foods, eating while watching, anger, greed, jealousy etc. imbalance Pitta bio-energy which is responsible for developing ulcerative colitis. According to Ayurvedic concept, pitta aggravating foods produce “Ama” in the intestines which is produced due to the improper digestion of food.
As a result, fermentation starts in the intestines. Ama is the result of the incomplete metabolic reaction due to weak digestion fire. Ayurvedic treatment provides relief to patients suffering from ulcerative colitis and many patients were saved from surgery with the help of treatment as medicines of Planet Ayurveda stop the bleeding, repair the damage and block the leakage of intestine wall.
These medicines are quite effective in reducing the inflammation of the mucosa of intestines and rebuilds the intestinal inner lining and digestion is also improved. Planet Ayurveda has successfully treated number of patients suffering from ulcerative colitis with its ulcerative colitis care pack.
Ulcerative Colitis Herbal Supplements
- Kutazghan Vati
- Pitta Balance
- Arjuna Capsules
- Vatsakadi Churna
Kutazghan Vati – Kutazghan Vati is a tablet made from the bark of Kutaz (Halorrheana anti-dysentrica) tree. This plant has the power to stop all sorts of diarrhoeas, inflammatory bowel disease, colitis or infective diarrhoea. This tablet helps to burn ama or endotoxins, stops inflammation and the fermentation going on in the intestines and has the amazing property of healing the ulcers.
Pitta Balance – Pitta Balance product of Planet Ayurveda is a combination of various Ayurvedic calcium compounds which help to control bleeding and have a cooling effect on the body. This formulation also helps to replenish the calcium with natural calcium compounds like pearls and corals calcium. The results of Pitta Balance herbal supplement are very promising as it stops the inflammation and as a result Pitta dosha in the body gets balanced.
Arjuna Capsules – Arjuna Capsules of Planet Ayurveda is prepared from the Arjuna (Terminalia arjuna) bark. It is known for wound healing properties and protects the endothelial layer of the arteries from injuries caused by the stress, free radicals and other harmful substances. In the same way, it works on the inner lining of the intestines. It also helps to heal ulcers, stop the bleeding, control the diarrhoea and prevent inflammation.
Vataskadi Churna – This formulation of Planet Ayurveda is one of the most effective formulations of Ulcerative Colitis. This classical ayurvedic compound is a mixture of various ulcer healing herbs. These herbs work in a synergistic manner to restore the imbalance of various metabolic reactions. These herbs help to heal the ulcers and get rid of the disease.
All these Ulcerative Colitis Herbal Supplements of Planet Ayurveda act as anti-dysenteric, decreases inflammation, remove the toxins from the body thus improves the functions of the body.
Thinks to be Taken
Diet – There is a very close association between ulcerative colitis and eating habits of the individual. There are certain foods that aggravate Pitta levels in the body. Increase the intake of coconut water, all bitter tasting vegetables, pumpkin juice, pomegranate juice.
Things to be Avoided
Foods such as – junk food, spicy food, processed foods, intake of alcohol aggravate this disease. Avoid these foods otherwise medicines are of no use and stress must be avoided