Disease & Conditions,Health & Fitness,Ulcer

How to Deal With Ulcerative Colitis03 Dec

Ulcerative colitis is a painful condition which is usually a chronic condition, often painful.

Ulcerative colitis affects the large intestine and sometimes the rectum, causing a lot of abdominal pain and even bloody stools. It affects millions of people and is usually a chronic disorder which has to be managed. It belongs to the family of digestive disorders and so requires a holistic approach, particularly diet modification.

Causes of ulcerative colitis

There is no definitive cause for this disease. It may be due to genetic factors, sometimes combined with smoking. As it is related to auto-immune disorders, it can occur without any known cause. Sometimes food allergies can contribute to or aggravate the symptoms.

Symptoms of ulcerative colitis

Among the symptoms of ulcerative colitis are:

  • Immediate and uncontrollable urge to defecate

  • Feeling that you have been unsuccessful in having a bowl movement

  • Diarrhea, often bloody

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Disease & Conditions,Health & Fitness,Ulcer

How to Understand and Treat Peptic Ulcer20 Sep

What are peptic ulcers?

Peptic ulcers are open sores on the inside lining of the esophagus, stomach, or upper small intestines. A few years ago, many doctors believed that spicy foods and even stress brought on these painful ulcers, however, through research it is now known that stress and diet have nothing to do with the development of peptic ulcers.

More than ten percent of all Americans are affected by peptic ulcers sometime during their lives. Peptic ulcers are treatable and do not development into more serious conditions.

There are different types of peptic ulcers given their names due to their location, which include:
Gastric ulcer – a peptic ulcer developed in the stomach
Duodenal ulcer – a peptic ulcer developed in the small intestine
Esophageal ulcer – a peptic ulcer developed in the lower portion of the esophagus

Symptoms of Peptic Ulcers

The most common symptom associated with peptic ulcers is burning pain. The pain is caused because the open sore is irritated by stomach acid. The pain can be felt anywhere from the belly button… Read More