Ulcerative Colitis
Explanation
Ulcerative Colitis is caused when the inner lining of the colon and rectum has a burning sensation from inside. The first step of the Ulcerative Colitis begins from the pain from the rectum and then it spreads slowly to the colon. Though there is no specific age group, on an average the age group between 15 and 40 are found to be the most common victims of Ulcerative Colitis. It also has the tendency to develop in families in a hereditary manner.
Reasons/Causes
Poor immunity, genetic factors, collagen disorders, and other factors cause Ulcerative Colitis. When the Pitta is aggravated, it can be said to cause the disorder or the inflammation. The other factors causing the inflammation include irregular eating habits or improper digestive systems. One can also get this if one is under the direct exposure of the sun, improper sleeping habits, over indulgence in smoking and drinking can also be called as important factors.
Signs/Symptoms
Ulcerative Colitis as per Ayurvedic Concept
In the Ayurvedic terminology, Ulcerative Colitis is called as PittajGrahani. The disorder is caused by the Pitta dosha and Vata dosha too in some cases. Consumption of Pitta aggravating foods cause toxic to be collected in the blood and muscle layers and so deep rooted is the problem that the disease also takes time to be cured. This prompts ama to be deposited in between the villi of the colon and so this hampers the digestive and other daily functions of the intestines. Therefore, the bowel movements are hampered. The Vata dosha causes blockages in the lower colon and causes mucus, inflammation, and edema to be caused.
Once the ama is removed and treated properly, the immunity system is built back to its proper condition, the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis begins.
Lifestyle Guide & Recommended Diet
Homemade Therapies
Ulcerative Colitis is caused when the inner lining of the colon and rectum has a burning sensation from inside. The first step of the Ulcerative Colitis begins from the pain from the rectum and then it spreads slowly to the colon. Though there is no specific age group, on an average the age group between 15 and 40 are found to be the most common victims of Ulcerative Colitis. It also has the tendency to develop in families in a hereditary manner.
Reasons/Causes
Poor immunity, genetic factors, collagen disorders, and other factors cause Ulcerative Colitis. When the Pitta is aggravated, it can be said to cause the disorder or the inflammation. The other factors causing the inflammation include irregular eating habits or improper digestive systems. One can also get this if one is under the direct exposure of the sun, improper sleeping habits, over indulgence in smoking and drinking can also be called as important factors.
Signs/Symptoms
- Unpleasant body odor
- Inexplicable fatigue
- Bowel disorders
- Weight loss
- Lack of appetite
- Yellowish or blue colored undigested stool
- Inflammation in chest
- Occasional pain in the rectum
Ulcerative Colitis as per Ayurvedic Concept
In the Ayurvedic terminology, Ulcerative Colitis is called as PittajGrahani. The disorder is caused by the Pitta dosha and Vata dosha too in some cases. Consumption of Pitta aggravating foods cause toxic to be collected in the blood and muscle layers and so deep rooted is the problem that the disease also takes time to be cured. This prompts ama to be deposited in between the villi of the colon and so this hampers the digestive and other daily functions of the intestines. Therefore, the bowel movements are hampered. The Vata dosha causes blockages in the lower colon and causes mucus, inflammation, and edema to be caused.
Once the ama is removed and treated properly, the immunity system is built back to its proper condition, the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis begins.
Lifestyle Guide & Recommended Diet
- It is recommended to have celery seeds and cumin seeds in our daily meal
- It is also recommended to have foods properly and not while doing another work simultaneously like watching TV, talking, or walking. It is important to chew food properly.
- Consuming soups made with the skimmed milk, goat’s milk, yoghurt, and buttermilk and by boiling split gram is good for treating this condition.
- Consumption of whole peas, broccoli, potatoes, jaggery, sweet potatoes, rich junk foods, should be avoided.
- Coffee, tea and alcohol consumption should be avoided completely
Homemade Therapies
- In a glass of buttermilk, add a quarter spoon of turmeric powder, rock salt to taste and roasted cumin seeds. This needs to be had with breakfast and with lunch and not with dinner.
- Take equal measures of dried ginger roots, long pepper, black pepper in powdered forms and mixed and a quarter spoonful of this mixture is to be added to water two times a day.
- Powder cinnamon, cloves, asafetida and green cardamom and have a teaspoon of this with water two times a day.
- Half teaspoon of powdered Indian gooseberry fruit, with quarter of a spoon of nutmeg powder, with half spoon of celery seeds when mixed should be had with water before going to bed at night.
