chaosorc

I am not a medical practitioner. This is not medical advice.
2023-03-24
Ulcerative colitis begins in young people as a cramping feeling when using the restroom that is aggravated by salt or dairy products in the diet. The pain can also appear if they use NSAID (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs), antibiotics, or emotional stress. This stress can result from a lack of exercise, the accumulation of stress, or poor sleep habits. Diet does not cause ulcerative colitis and it certainly cannot cure it. However, it can cause flare-ups. These painful episodes manifest as poor concentration, misunderstandings, vulnerability, worry about appearance and physical stamina. Sufferers also often experience anger, embarrassment, confusion, and mood swings. You know, general stress.

Experiencing ulcerative colitis as an adult is usually the result of drinking alcohol, eating lots of greasy foods, and enjoying soft drinks that are high in sugar and are carbonated. Strangely, high fiber foods can also contribute. It is a lifelong condition that can eventually blossom into colon cancer. On the way it produces symptoms like diarrhea, blood in the stool, constant pain, and high fever.

There is no diet cure for the disease. And, if it progresses far enough to damage the lining of your colon your body might not be able to absorb enough nutrients from food. The good news is, there are drugs.