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“...Ulcerative colitis has pain, inflammation, ulceration, fever, and bleeding, all interspersed at various times – a long and serious illness.”
...as a treatment
“...Colonic irrigation should not be used in people with diverticulitis, ulcerative colitis, Crohn's disease, severe or internal hemorrhoids, tumors in the rectum or colon, or soon after bowel surgery...”
...the condition
“...Ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease are known as the inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD)...”
...our question about
Vaccinations
“Based on a study of 3,545 people who received live measles vaccine as children, their rate of developing ulcerative colitis was 2.5 times higher (3 times higher for Crohn's) compared to an unvaccinated group.”
...relationship to
Ankylosing Spondylitis
“Bowel inflammation is somehow tied to the development of ankylosing spondylitis and this is the reason why people with Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis are at increased risk of the illness.”
...recommendation
Slippery Elm
“...It is part of the herbal combination called "Robert's Formula", which is widely prized by naturopathic physicians for such intestinal inflammations as gastritis, Crohn's disease, and ulcerative colitis. For digestive disorders, taking 500-1,000mg of powder tid is often recommended...”
...recommendation
Test for Food Allergies
“...Often wheat, corn, dairy, and eggs are involved as in ulcerative colitis.”
...the condition
“...Other risk factors include ... Inflammatory bowel diseases such ass Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis...”
...the condition
“...Causes of Chronic Diarrhea The most likely cause of chronic bloody diarrhea is inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), i.e. ulcerative colitis or Crohn's disease...”
...relationship to
Ulcerative Colitis
“Several studies have found that patients suffering from inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) such as ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease are more likely to have elevated blood homocysteine levels (hyperhomocysteinemia)...”
...as a treatment
“...Small double-blind trials suggest that fish oil might be helpful for reducing symptoms of ulcerative colitis. However, another small double-blind placebo-controlled trial found no such benefit...”
...the condition
“...low birth weight, candidiasis, multiple sclerosis, oral squamous cell carcinoma, Parkinson's disease, seizures, slurred speech, skin irritations, ankylosing spondylitis, telangiectasia, thrombosis, ulcerative colitis, uterine cancer, vaginal bleeding, weak pulse.”
...the condition
“...The following individuals should seek medical attention if food poisoning is suspected ... inflammatory bowel disease such as Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis...”
...recommendation
Slippery Elm
“...It is part of the herbal combination called "Robert's Formula", which is widely prized by naturopathic physicians for such intestinal inflammations as gastritis, Crohn's disease, and ulcerative colitis. For digestive disorders, taking 500-1,000mg of powder tid is often recommended...”
...as a treatment
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...the condition
“...IBS, however, does not cause inflammation and should not be confused with another disorder, ulcerative colitis. Often IBS is just a mild annoyance, but for some people it can be disabling...”
...the condition
“...These are called connective tissue diseases and include: rheumatoid arthritis, sarcoidosis, lupus, scleroderma, Behcet's disease, ankylosing spondylitis, Reiter's disease, Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, and B-27 disease...”
...as a treatment
“...as stroke, obstructive arteriopathy, venous insufficiency, cancer, acute and chronic viral diseases, ulcers, infected wounds, gangrenes, burns, inflammatory bowel disease such as Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis and spinal disc problems...”
...relationship to
Ulcerative Colitis
“Skin rashes may occur as a result of the presence of ulcerative colitis and disappear when the colitis is treated.”
...relationship to
Ulcerative Colitis
“Long term stress increases the risk of Ulcerative Colitis flare-ups, according to a study by Susan Levenstein, MD, at the Nuovo Regina Margherita Hospital in Rome...”
...the condition
“...Dysplastic hips; Scoliosis; Tendency to form keloids; Cataracts; Tendency to obesity; Idiopathic hypertension; Diabetes mellitus; Abnormal glucose tolerance; Crohn's disease; Thyroid disorders; Ulcerative colitis”
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...the condition
“...Ulcerative colitis involves only the colonic mucosa, and the lesions are uniform and continuous with no areas of normal tissue interspersed between the diseased mucosa...”
...our question about
Vaccinations
“Based on a study of 3,545 people who received live measles vaccine as children, their rate of developing ulcerative colitis was 2.5 times higher (3 times higher for Crohn's) compared to an unvaccinated group.”
...relationship to
Cirrhosis of the Liver
“Cirrhosis of the liver can occur when the immune system triggers inflammation there as a result of ulcerative colitis.”
...relationship to
Kidney Stones (Urolithiasis)
“When the immune system triggers inflammation in other parts of the body because of ulcerative colitis, kidney stones may result...”
...relationship to
Hepatitis
“The immune system may trigger mild inflammation in the liver as a result of ulcerative colitis. This problem is usually mild and goes away when the colitis is treated.”
...relationship to
Dehydration
“Dehydration occurs in patients with severe diarrhea as seen in ulcerative colitis.”
...relationship to
Conjunctivitis
“Ulcerative colitis occasionally causes eye inflammation which resolves when the colitis is treated.”
...relationship to
Rheumatoid Arthritis
“Joint inflammation can occur from the overactive immune system seen in ulcerative colitis. This problem may go away when the colitis is treated.”
...relationship to
Copper Toxicity
“Patients with ulcerative colitis may absorb excess copper in their intestinal tissues which can lead to intestinal disorders, impaired healing and reduced resistance to infections.”
...relationship to
Bacterial Dysbiosis
“...In addition, many of these intestinal microbes can exacerbate or cause flare-ups of symptoms in patients who already have ulcerative colitis.”
...recommendation
Probiotics
“...McCann, originally with Kaiser Permanente in Ohio, has pioneered a dramatic, experimental treatment for inflammatory bowel disease which has induced a rapid remission in 16 out of 20 patients with ulcerative colitis. A two-day course of multiple broad-spectrum antibiotics to "decontaminate" the gut is followed by administration of defined strains of E. coli, and Lactobacillus acidophilus to...”
...recommendation
Boswellia
“One small, controlled, double-blind trial has shown that boswellia extract may be helpful for ulcerative colitis...”
...recommendation
Butyrate
“Whether by supplement or by enema, pilot studies suggest butyrate is useful in reducing symptoms and restoring indicators of colon health in ulcerative colitis, although one study showed no benefit over placebo...”
...recommendation
Comfrey
“Comfrey has a reputation for promoting healing in stomach ulcers, hiatal hernia and ulcerative colitis.”
...recommendation
Test for DHEA
“DHEA can be a factor in autoimmune problems, which some consider ulcerative colitis to be.”
...recommendation
Tobacco Avoidance
“Smokers have lower than average rates of ulcerative colitis, but higher than average rates of Crohn's disease...”
...recommendation
Hydrocortisone
“Ulcerative colitis is both an autoimmune disorder and sensitive to stress...”
...recommendation
Robert's Formula
“See the link between Ulcerative colitis and Slippery Elm.”
...recommendation
Slippery Elm
“...It is part of the herbal combination called "Robert's Formula", which is widely prized by naturopathic physicians for such intestinal inflammations as gastritis, Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. For digestive disorders, taking 500-1,000mg of powder tid is often recommended...”
...recommendation
High/Increased Fiber Diet
“...A study found Plantago ovata seed (the whole psyllium seed, not just the husk) at 10gm bid to be as effective as the drug mesalamine for maintaining remission in patients with ulcerative colitis. In addition, the Plantago ovata seed may help prevent colon cancer, a common complication of ulcerative colitis, because it increases colonic butyrate levels.”
...the condition
“...It is commonly associated with diseases such as SLE, scleroderma, ulcerative colitis, rheumatoid arthritis and dermatomyositis...”
...the condition
“...Such conditions include, but are not limited to, multiple sclerosis, fibromyalgia, autoimmune disorders in general, primary chronic polyarthritis, chronic candidiasis, cancer, neurodermatitis, ulcerative colitis, Crohn's disease, food and other allergies, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) and chemical sensitivities...”