Ulcerative colitis Homeopathy

The cause of ulcerative colitis is unknown. People with this condition have problems with the immune system, but it is not clear whether immune problems cause this illness. Although stress and certain foods can trigger the symptoms, they do not cause ulcerative colitis. Ulcerative colitis may affect any age group, although there are peaks at ages 15 – 30 and then again at ages 50 – 70. The disease usually begins in the rectal area, and may involve the entire large intestine over time. Risk factors include a family history of ulcerative colitis, or Jewish ancestry.

Symptoms :
The symptoms vary in severity and may start slowly or suddenly. About half of people only have mild symptoms. Others have more severe attacks that occur more often. Many factors can lead to attacks, including respiratory infections or physical stress.

Symptoms include:
Abdominal pain and cramping
Abdominal sounds (a gurgling or splashing sound heard over the intestine)
Blood and pus in the stools
Diarrhea, from only a few episodes to very often
Fever
Tenesmus (rectal pain)
Weight Loss
Children’s growth may slow.

Other symptoms that may occur with ulcerative colitis include the following:
Gastrointestinal bleeding
Joint pain and swelling
Mouth sores (ulcers)
Nausea and vomiting
Skin lumps or ulcers
Signs and tests
A colonoscopy with biopsy is generally used to diagnose ulcerative colitis. Colonoscopy is also used to screen people with ulcerative colitis for colon cancer. Ulcerative colitis increases the risk of colon cancer. If you have this condition, you should be screened with colonoscopy about 8 – 12 years after being diagnosed. You should have a follow-up colonoscopy every 1 – 2 years.