Health Problems
Colitis
What
is Colitis?
Colitis simply means 'inflammation of the colon'. As a result, there can be pain and
swelling around the lower abdomen and the bowel movements become irritable and loose
resulting in persistent diarrhoea. Colitis simply means 'inflammation of the colon'. As a result, there can be pain and
swelling around the lower abdomen and the bowel movements become irritable and loose
resulting in persistent diarrhoea.
return to top
Known
Causes
There can be a number of
possible causes for this including poor diet, food poisoning, viral infection in the
intestines, stress, back problems, medications (especially antibiotics), crohn's disease,
stomach upset and allergies.
In some cases, the inflammation is accompanied by ulceration of parts of the membraneous
tissue in the colon as well (known as 'ulcerative colitis'). In this instance, there is
often blood found in the stools.
It is vitally important to isolate and identify the possible causes in each individual
case before selecting the most appropriate remedy. A full physical examination by your
health practitioner is therefore advisable in all cases of colitis.
return to top
Conventional
treatment
Whilst conventional
medical treatment centres around steroidal medications, there are a number of alternatives
available which have been shown to be effective in helping and overcoming colitis.
return to top
|
