Introduction of Ulcerative Colitis
Understanding of any kind of disease is must to lead a healthy life so this article gives information about a long lasting chronic disease called ulcerative colitis. It is a disease affecting colon of large intestine in which inflammation occurs in the lining of colon resulting in ulcers. The end part of colon is called rectum. When inflammation occurs in rectum only then the disease is called as ulcerative proctitis. Ulcerative colitis that affects colon is different from another disease of digestive system known as Crohn’s disease which affects the small intestine, stomach and esophagus. As both the diseases cause inflammation of the bowel, they are characterized as inflammatory Bowel Diseases (IBD).Causes and Diagnosis of Ulcerative Colitis
Causes
Causes of ulcerative colitis are not well known but researchers include causes such as disease inherited from one of the parent’s suffering from the disease or the different response of immune system when microbial infection of colon leading to inflammation.Diagnosis
Physical examination followed by tests such as Endoscopy, X-ray, stool samples, blood tests are done for the diagnosis of ulcerative colitis disease.Common Symptoms of Ulcerative Colitis
- Pain in abdomen
- Loss of weight and appetite
- Diarrhea containing blood
- Skin and eye diseases
- Tiredness
- Retarded growth in young children
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Pitta Balance capsules:
According to Ayurveda principles there are three vital energies such as pitta, vata and kapha present in our body. Pitta stands for fire, works for metabolic activities and proper digestion of food. Balancing of these energies can prevent symptoms of ulcerative colitis. Pitta balance contains praval pishti (helps in digestion) , Akik (control Vata and Pitta), Jawar Pishti (cure heart problems and gastroenteritis), Kamdhudha Ras (effective for hyperacidity), Pearl (remedy for blood pressure), Giloy (control energies and enhance immune system). Pitta balance capsules made naturally are effective to balance the energies and improving the digestive system.
DOSE : 1 capsule twice daily with water after meals
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