Ulcerative Colitis
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[ Pittaja Grahani ] :-
Introduction :-
Ulcerative colitis is a chronic idiopathic inflammatory bowel disease with a relapsing nature characterized by anorectal bleeding , with increased frequency of bowel evacuation, general debility and with abnormal structural Pathology in the descending colon, particularly sigmoid colon.
It occurs due to inflammation and swelling of inner mucosal lining of large intestinal area especially colon and rectum. inflammation in colon result erosion of the mucosal lining causing tiny open sores or ulcer which gradually deepens to form large Ulcer that produce pus and mucus when get chronic.
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Cause :-
In modern science specific cause behind Ulcerative Colitis is not known but researchers believes that improper functioning of Immune System may be the probable cause.
According to Ayurveda, all the factors that imbalance Pitta are responsible for this problem.
Factors that play role in Ulcerative Colitis development are :-
- Immune disorder
- Infection
- Genes
- Environmental factors
- Excessive alcohol and smoking
- Eating while watching TV or walking
- Excessive heat or exposure of the sun
- Excessive mental activity, skipping meals, spicy, sour or stale and infected foods, etc.
Symptoms :-
Following are the sign and symptoms of Ulcerative Colitis depending upon the severity and location of the inflammation.
- Abdominal pain and cramp.
- Bloody Diarrhoea with Mucous
- Mouth Ulcer
- Urgency to defeate
- Inability to defecate despite urgency.
- Dehydration ( Loss of body fluid and nutrients )
- Skin Sores
- Anemia ( Shorten of breath, Irregular heartbeat, tiredness and pale skin.)
- Growth failure in childrens.
- Loss of appetite and Weight loss.
Ayurvedic Perspective :-
According to Ayurveda ulcerative colitis "Pitta grahani" is a Pitta Pradhan "Vata" dosha ( An imbalance between Pitta and Vata ), in which Vata increased by pungent and bitter taste.Due to this imbalance in dosa "Pran"( the life force ) gets interrupted and lead to digestive problems and waste buildup.
Complications :-
If left untreated Ulcerative Colitis at early stage, it may lead to serious complicqtions like :-
- Severe Bleeding from rectum
- Osteoporosis
- Severe Dehydration
- Inflammation of Joints ( Arthritis )
- Inflammation of Skin
- Liver disease
- Colon Cancer
- A hole in Colon (Perforated Colon)
- Sores in Eye
- Colon narrowing
- Kidney Stone
- Fulminant Colitis – In severe Ulcerative Colitis, Colon may burst Or infection can spread throughout the body and intestine may stop moving waste.
- Mega Colon – Fulminant Colitis causes swelling of large intestine that can burst and this serious condition need urgent surgery.
Treatment @
Vedhive Ayurveda
At Vedhive Ayurveda we design a unique personalized treatment plan by identifying root cause of Piles in patients with proper Naadi- Parikshan ( Pulse Diagnosis ) and investigations as each patient has a unique set of Prakriti, doshic properties and causative factors – all of which are considered before giving treatment and medicines. This level of customization makes it possible to address the disease with more accuracy.
We also provide Diet-chart, several Lifestyles recommendations ( Do’s and Don’t ) along with required Yoga and Pranayams to fulfill the treatment.
Ayurveda ensures wellbeing by improving the body’s own self-healing and balancing processes and does not depend on any external or foreign element to substitute or correct the hormones in the body. It focuses on the holistic treatment with a view to improve the general wellbeing and quality of life.
Diet plays a crucial role in the prevention and treatment of illnesses and the preservation of good health. “Annam Brahmam”-Food has been likened to God in ancient Indian scriptures, as it is the key element in maintaining and nurturing life.
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Diet Instruction |
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Food |
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Cereals
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Rice, Whole Wheat, Vermicelli, Semolina |
Whole refined flour. |
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Pulses |
Red Lentil, Green Gram |
Kidney beans, Black Grams, Chick peas |
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Vege-
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Bottle gourd, Sponge Gourd, Carrot, Ash Gourd, Pumpkin, Radish, Ridge Gourd, Potato, Turnip |
Ginger, Green Leafy Vegetables, Okra, Garlic, Cucumber, Onion, Tomato, Spinach, Brinjal, Beans |
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Fruits
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Muskmelon, Apple, Bael Fruit, Banana, Pomegranate |
All Citrus Fruit like Oranges, Lemon, Watermelon, Pineapple |
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Dairy |
Curd (In limited Quantity) |
Full Fat, Yogurt, Sour curd, Milk, Condensed Milk, Cream Cheese |
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Non-
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Chicken Soup, Egg White Only, roasted And grilled fish (Occasionally)
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Prawns, Ham, Red Meat, Egg Yolk, Meat Pies, Mutton, Sausages, Duck, Crab, Lean Beef, Lobster, Lamb |
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Spices
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Fennel, Coriander, Thyme, Turmeric, Cumin, Black pepper
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Red Chillies , Green Chillies |
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Oils
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Olive Oil, Rice Bran Oil, Cow Ghee
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Cream, hydrogenated oil, Soybean oil, Cod liver Oil, Flaxseed Oil, Butter, Coconut |
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Fats
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White Rice
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White Rice |
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Drinks
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Coconut Water, Herbal Tea, Vegetable Soup, Pomegranate Juice – 50ml/day, Carrot juice
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Alcohol, Canned Fruit Juices, Tea, Coffee, Smoothie, Lime Water, Carbonated beverages Milk |
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Other |
Homemade Only, Almond Milk, Tragacanth gums, Soya Milk
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Mayonnaise, Cream soups, Butterscotch, Honey, Triphala, Chutneys, Jams, Coconut bar, Pickles, Junk And Deep Fried Foods, Sauces |
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DIET CHART |
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Early Morning [ 7 AM ] |
1 glass of water |
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Breakfast [ 9 AM ]
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Veg Poha / Veg Upma / Suji Kheer / Veg Sewain / Chapatti with vegetable |
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Mid Morning [ 12 Noon ] |
Fruits / Pomegranate Juice / Coconut water |
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Lunch [ 2 PM ]
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Veg Khichri / wheat Chapati / 1 bowl of boiled rice + 1 bowl of vegetable + 1 cup of dal /, Curd |
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Evening [ 6 PM ]
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Marigold Juice / Fresh yogurt with mashed banana / rose petal juice , wheatgrass juice |
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Dinner [ 10 PM ]
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2 wheat roti / 1 cup of boiled rice + 1 bowl of vegetable + 1 bowl of dal / Veg Khichri |
