Is it possible to cure nyak completely, this question worries everyone who is given such a diagnosis. As medical practice shows, it is completely impossible to get rid of diseases that are chronic.
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Since ulcerative colitis refers to a chronic disease, it is completely impossible to get rid of this disease. But, despite this, one should not refuse medical treatment. At the first symptoms, it is imperative to seek medical help. Even if you can’t completely get rid of the disease, the doctor, after the diagnostic procedures, will select not only the necessary drugs, but also a certain treatment strategy. Only if all conditions are met, it becomes possible to control the pathology.
It is impossible to completely cure chronic UC, but with proper treatment, pathology can be controlled.
In the event that nyak is ignored for a long time, this will undoubtedly lead to the development of serious complications, which in some cases can even lead to death.
When making such a diagnosis, only correctly prescribed treatment and strict adherence to all the rules will help stop attacks and prevent complications.
With the development of non-specific ulcerative colitis in a person, completely different symptoms can appear, which have a different degree of severity and form. The main symptoms that indicate the development of this pathology are:
- intoxication of the body, which can be manifested by fever, vomiting, dehydration;
- pain sensations appear, which are accompanied by bleeding from the rectum;
- bloating;
- constipation, which is replaced by diarrhea;
- lack of appetite;
- the appearance of mucus impurities or;
- unreasonable weight loss;
- increase in body temperature;
- the appearance of a rash on the body;
- joint pain
- frequent false urge to defecate.
Note! Many signs can appear even before the onset of clear symptoms of colitis, everything will depend entirely on the severity of the pathology and the speed of its development.
Gastrointestinal disorders: constipation followed by diarrhea
These are far from all the symptoms that indicate the development of nonspecific ulcerative colitis, but at the first manifestations of at least one sign, you should immediately consult a doctor, since even the slightest delay can lead to the development of quite serious complications.
Reasons for the development of pathology
The exact reason that could provoke the development of such a pathology as a nyak has not yet been identified, but still there are certain factors that negatively affect the general condition of the body and the immune response, and also in turn lead to the occurrence of pathology.
These factors include:
- genetic predisposition:
- various infections penetrating the intestines;
- reduced immunity;
- long-term use of anti-inflammatory drugs;
- food allergy;
- stressful situations.
Regardless of what reason contributed to the onset of the disease, everyone who is diagnosed with such a diagnosis asks the only question how to cure ulcerative colitis. This pathology proceeds in stages. First of all, the rectum is affected, and then the membrane and the mucous layer undergo this process.
In the course of the course, the disease also has an impact depending on the individual characteristics of the person. For example, in the event that a person is calm and balanced, then in this case the disease proceeds less actively and the risk of complications is excluded. Factors such as nervousness and systematic stressful conditions have an adverse effect and the pathology begins to proceed more rapidly, and various complications begin to develop.
In order to correctly diagnose, first of all, the doctor conducts an external examination of the patient, and only then additional laboratory and instrumental studies are prescribed.
Laboratory studies include:
- delivery of a general blood and urine test;
Instrumental studies include:
- sigmoidoscopy;
- colonoscopy;
- irrigoscopy.
You need to take a blood and urine test
Thanks to all these examinations, the doctor can compare all the signs and find out the overall picture of the disease. Only in this case it becomes possible to make a really correct diagnosis and find out the cause of the disease. And since the treatment depends on the exact diagnosis, only in this case it is possible to choose a truly correct and complex therapy.
Everyone who has been diagnosed with ulcerative colitis has wondered if it can be cured forever. As medical practice shows, getting rid of such an ailment, especially since it is a chronic pathology, will not work out forever, but this does not mean at all that the treatment will not bring any results.
In order to take the first step towards recovery, you need to see a doctor and go through all the necessary studies. After that, the doctor, depending on each individual situation, will prescribe the appropriate treatment. Basically, the following methods of therapy are used to treat such a pathology:
- diet, which is rightfully considered the basis of this kind of treatment;
- drug treatment;
- surgical intervention.
I would like to draw attention to the fact that such a pathology as ulcerative colitis is considered an autoimmune disease and therefore its treatment should be continuous for quite a long time.
Treatment should be systematic and continuous
The goal of treatment with drugs is to prolong the period of remission, as well as to prevent the development of new exacerbations. But, unfortunately, with this method of treatment, it is impossible to talk about a complete recovery, since the pathology is considered incurable.
As for proper nutrition and compliance with the development of such a pathology, this will primarily help prolong the period of remission. In the event that the patient has a period of exacerbation, then in this case it is recommended to generally refuse to eat for a while. During this period, it is even forbidden to drink water. In order to support the body during the period of lack of nutrition, the patient is prescribed droppers that are able to provide the body with all the nutrients and fluids.
In the event that a patient is diagnosed with a mild or moderate stage of the disease, then a certain diet is recommended in which the following foods are allowed:
- lean meat and fish;
- cereals;
- pasta;
- biscuit cookies;
- White bread;
- vegetables;
- mushrooms;
- eggs and dishes prepared from them;
- berries and fruits, which are allowed to be consumed both raw and to prepare compotes from them;
- greenery.
It is necessary to eat foods that have a positive effect on the digestive tract
Despite the fact that the list of allowed foods is quite large, there is something that is strictly forbidden to eat with such a disease. These products include:
- fatty, salty, smoked, spicy dishes;
- cabbage, peppers, beets and onions;
- carbonated drinks;
- alcohol.
Among other things, it is recommended to completely abandon all bad habits. Also, when compiling a diet, it is best to seek help from your doctor, who can do it professionally and taking into account all the characteristics of the patient's body.
As for surgical intervention, for its implementation there should be quite serious indications, which include:
- various intestinal complications;
- toxic dilation;
- the formation of a malignant tumor;
- abscess;
- intestinal obstruction;
- lack of visible results in the process of drug treatment;
- the presence of intestinal fistulas;
- the formation of polyps;
- dysplasia of the colon mucosa.
Formation of polyps in the intestine
In the event that the patient has at least one of the above complications, then in this case the treatment is accepted for the operation. Surgical intervention is carried out in the following ways:
- palliative surgery is performed;
- a radical operation is performed, the essence of which is the complete removal of the large intestine.
Nonspecific ulcerative colitis is considered to be an incurable disease. But in the event that you follow all the doctor's recommendations and follow a diet, you can not only stop its spread, but also prevent an exacerbation.
In the event that drug treatment does not lead to the desired results and the nyak worsens even more, then the answer to the question of what to do in this case is an operation.
Regardless of the chosen method of dealing with pathology, it is recommended to adhere to a certain diet throughout life, as well as systematically conduct preventive studies. The most important thing in this matter is complete trust between the doctor and the patient.
Conclusion
Nonspecific ulcerative colitis is considered a rather severe pathology, the treatment of which should begin immediately and be monitored by the attending physician. Only in this case it is possible, although not to get rid of this disease, but to prevent its further spread and the development of complications. It is also worth considering the fact that in no case, when the first symptoms appear, you should not hesitate and self-medicate. Pathology progresses quite quickly and leads to the fact that over time it is difficult to treat.
You probably thought that I have gone crazy and will start offering you some unscientific methods of treating ulcerative colitis ... I hasten to explain: I personally know people who, being without medical support, for 8-10 years and did not remember their UC . However, as you may have guessed, even after such a long period of time, the disease can manifest itself.
Is it possible to take a ten-year remission of UC for healing? How can you help your body accomplish the seemingly impossible: to exist safely without medication for many years
Introduction
“I cured UC!” Isn't that what you want to hear in a dialogue with any IBD patient? You may not agree with me, however, here is my opinion. If you manage to stay in remission without medication for at least 6-12 months, then you have somehow managed to balance your immune system. We know that the source of NUC lies in the autoaggression of the immune system (the question is what caused the failure of the immune system, but this is not about that now). Can we assume that after an indefinite time, our body will be attacked by some kind of irritant, and ulcerative colitis will again make itself felt? Certainly. Can we extend the time spent in remission, feeling like a healthy person? Of course, but it will take a lot of effort. This is what today's article will be about.
If you, like me, want to fully live the time allotted to you, then everything that you see below in the text must be introduced into your everyday life, because the benefits of all this in NUC have scientific justification.
Manage stress
Stress is not just emotional excitement or nervous tension, as is commonly believed in wide circles. Stress is a universal reaction to sufficiently strong external and internal stimuli. At the same time, every living being has a so-called endurance threshold. That is, in order for the body to start a chain of reactions, stress must overcome this very threshold.
The author of this theory (“stress theory”) is Professor Hans Selye. The concept was approved by many scientists and was reflected in scientific and near-scientific publications. According to canon, stimuli are divided into two types - physical and psychological. The former include extreme environmental temperatures, injuries, illnesses, etc., while the latter include fear, hatred, feelings, etc.
By itself as a mechanism, “stress” can be negative or positive. I am sure that the vast majority of people at least once in their lives had the opportunity to experience the sharpening of reflexes during some kind of extreme situation (I touched on this topic in an article about). This is the "bright side" of stress - eustress. We need to pay attention to distress- the “dark side” of this phenomenon (Luke, I am your father: D).
Distress is a state of a living organism in which it cannot adequately respond to stimuli. Excessive load, unbalancing you, leads to a deterioration in psychophysiological functions. The reserves of the body are not unlimited, and in the case of too long a stay in a state of distress, there is a high risk of adverse consequences.
Causes of distress include:
- Inability for a long time to satisfy their physiological needs (food, drink, warmth, oxygen).
- Abnormal living conditions (i.e. different from the usual habitat).
- Prolonged pain, injury, illness.
- Long-term negative emotional impacts.
Distress leads to malfunctions in the hormonal, immune, genitourinary, digestive and other systems of the body, as well as disturbances in the functioning of various internal organs, including the stomach, small intestine, large intestine, brain, heart, etc. Is it worth telling what this can lead to?
The conclusion from the above suggests itself: you must learn to manage your stress. I highly recommend that you read the translation of the article ““. By the way, there are rumors that by repeating the mantra “I cured ulcerative colitis”, some actually succeeded ;)
Diversify your diet
Our body is a complex system of interconnection of everything and everything. To keep processes in proper condition, they need power.
By restricting ourselves in one or another food, we deprive our body of the opportunity to receive the necessary nutrients (clearly, I do not mean fast foods and other obviously harmful products). Read more about the benefits of vitamins in the articles “” and ““.
Focus on protein-rich foods such as eggs, chicken, turkey, oily fish, cottage cheese, and the like. Protein is the basis for the synthesis of new cells and the restoration of damaged ones.
Follow the regime
You must teach your body to live “on schedule”. Waking up and going to bed at the same time, going to the bathroom, eating, exercising, etc. – that's what I mean.
With the current rhythm of life, it can be very difficult to develop the habit of “compliance with the regime” due, for example, to an irregular work schedule or frequent business trips. However, what about the fact that, for example, eating at a set time reduces the risk of occurrence and exacerbation of gastrointestinal diseases?
As for myself, I can say that for 2-3 years now I have been going to the toilet in the morning, around 6:30-6:40. I don’t know, to be honest, how it happened, but this need taught me to wake up around 6:30 in the morning, even on a weekday, even on a weekend. In the gym I train from 18:00 to 19:00. Meals.
Medicines of natural origin have saved mankind at the dawn of time. Natural healing recipes have not lost their relevance for modern people. Treatment of ulcerative colitis with folk remedies is characterized by an integrated approach. Biologically active components eliminate inflammation, heal tissues, normalize the functioning of the gastrointestinal tract, stimulate the immune system for a speedy recovery.
Strategies for managing ulcerative colitis
Nonspecific ulcerative colitis (NUC) is an inflammatory reaction with the formation of bleeding ulcers and erosions on the colon mucosa. It begins with fever, vomiting, severe pain in the abdomen, repeated diarrhea in the acute period. Then it goes to the chronic stage with phases of attenuation and exacerbation. The chronic course of ulcerative colitis of the intestine, in addition to excruciating diarrhea, pain along the thick section, is manifested by aching joints, anemia, loss of strength, and emaciation.
In addition to NUC, other diseases of the gastrointestinal tract have similar external symptoms - intestinal neoplasms, helminthic invasions, pseudomembranous colitis, bacterial, fungal, viral lesions of the intestine. Do not self-diagnose. The correct diagnosis is the result of the work of a whole team of doctors: a proctologist, an infectious disease specialist, a gastroenterologist, an oncologist, and a general practitioner. Treatment of nonspecific ulcerative colitis with alternative methods is approved by doctors as an addition to traditional therapy.
Treatment of ulcerative colitis with folk remedies provides a long period of remission, delaying and reducing the brightness of the manifestation of exacerbation.
Folk remedies for the treatment of ulcerative colitis act in the following directions:
- fight inflammation, disinfect;
- regenerate the mucosa;
- stop diarrhea;
- increase their own protective capabilities;
- calm the nervous system, normalize sleep.
It is necessary to use folk remedies after coordinating the course of therapy with the attending physician. Natural preparations contain strong biologically active substances that can cause irreparable harm to health if used uncontrolled.
Anti-inflammatory folk remedies
Medicinal products with a high content of salicylates, essential oils, organic acids are endowed with a pronounced anti-inflammatory effect.
The most effective folk remedies for NUC put chamomile at the top of the unspoken rating. Her flower baskets are rich in salicylates, essential oils, ascorbic acid, carotene. Connoisseurs of traditional medicine suggest treating ulcerative colitis with chamomile-colored drugs.
Healing potion recipe:
- a tablespoon of dry color;
- 300 ml of boiled water.
Brew in chamomile in a thermos, leave for an hour. Cooled, filtered broth drink 100 ml up to 4 times a day. Launched ulcerative colitis is treated with the use of enemas with a decoction of chamomile inflorescences.
Willow
Willow bark is the leader in salicin content. Infusion of willow bark relieves inflammation of the intestinal mucosa. One of the methods for preparing an anti-inflammatory infusion: pour a teaspoon of dry finely chopped raw materials into 400 ml of warm boiled water. Insist 5 hours. Strained infusion to treat ulcerative colitis, drinking a third of a glass 3 times a day before meals. Quickly relieves exacerbation of chronic colitis.
Turmeric
The spice turmeric, known in traditional Indian medicine, is considered a natural antibiotic. It has a bactericidal, antitumor effect. A pinch of powdered rhizomes of turmeric is added to the first courses. It is worth taking it outside the exacerbation phase of NUC, observing moderation.
Licorice root contains an analog of cortisone, an adrenal hormone that suppresses inflammation in the body. Treatment of ulcerative colitis with licorice root in adults should be accompanied by caution when it comes to pregnant and lactating women. Licorice preparations increase swelling, provoke allergic responses in children and adults. A thick syrup of licorice root is sold in pharmacies. An hour after eating, dilute a teaspoon of syrup in a glass of warm water or tea, take up to 3 times a day.
Healing agents
In the acute stage of UC, regenerating drugs are of particular importance. They heal bleeding ulcers on the intestinal mucosa.
Sea buckthorn
In the treatment of inflammatory bowel diseases, sea buckthorn preparations occupy a leading position. Generously endowed with carotene, tocopherol, fatty acids, essential compounds, sea buckthorn oil is a powerful stimulator of tissue regeneration. Apply it with UC inside a teaspoon on an empty stomach up to 3 times a day. A good healing effect on the rectal mucosa is provided by microclysters with sea buckthorn oil. From 50 to 100 ml of oil heated to 33-35 ° C is carefully injected with a syringe into the rectum and lie for half an hour. The procedure is carried out at night with a course of 5-8 microclysters per month.
Propolis
A popular folk remedy for ulcerative colitis is propolis. This beekeeping product has a rich vitamin and mineral composition, contains amino acids, stearins. Alcohol tinctures prepared from propolis heal erosion, strengthen blood vessels, and stimulate the immune system. Method of home preparation of tincture: pour a tablespoon of crushed propolis with a glass of vodka. Insist 10 days in a dark cool place, strain. Take the tincture three times a day after meals, dissolving 5-10 drops of the drug in a tablespoon of water.
Stool normalization
Attacks of diarrhea cause dehydration and loss of minerals in the body. Astringent folk remedies can cure diarrhea with ulcerative colitis:
- Oak bark;
- pomegranate peel;
- hypericum herb;
- gray alder cones;
- fruits of blueberries and bird cherry;
- quince seeds and fruits.
It is optimal to use herbal preparations that exhibit a complex therapeutic effect. For example, treatment with a collection of snake mountaineer rhizomes, gray alder seedlings, taken by a teaspoon and brewed with 400 ml of boiling water, will relieve loose stools on the second day. It is advised to drink 100 ml of decoction half an hour before meals 3 times a day.
Immunostimulating agents
Immunostimulating herbs in ulcerative colitis activate the reserve capacity of the body to suppress the pathological process. For patients with diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, funds from:
- rose hips;
- herbs and flowers echinacea;
- baskets of calendula;
- oregano herbs.
Herbs that stimulate the immune system contain potent substances. Apply them carefully. Having brewed a teaspoon of dry crushed raw materials with a glass of boiling water, insist for an hour and take a strained broth for a quarter cup 3-4 times a day 20 minutes before meals. The course of treatment and prevention of exacerbation of ulcerative colitis is designed for 2 weeks. Then they take a break for a month and, if desired, continue by changing the medicinal plant.
It is forbidden to treat with oregano, echinacea, calendula for pregnant women. For expectant mothers treating ulcerative colitis, rose hips are useful.
Sedatives and pain relievers
The pain syndrome in ulcerative colitis significantly worsens a person's life, limits his capabilities. You can anesthetize, relieve spasm of the inflamed intestine with folk remedies. Antispasmodic, soothing herbs are peppermint, hop cones, linden flowers.
Menthol, thymol, essential oils, terpenes give peppermint antispasmodic, sedative properties. The use of mint tea relaxes the intestinal muscles, relieves pain, and calms the nervous system. Two tablespoons of mint leaves insist 2 hours in half a liter of boiling water. Take as a tea for painful intestinal spasms in ulcerative colitis.
Hop fruit
The yellow-green seedlings of hops ripening in August-September accumulate valeric acid, trimethylamine, essential oils, and resins. An aqueous infusion of hop cones is considered in folk medicine as an anticonvulsant, analgesic, mild hypnotic. Patients with ulcerative colitis should insist 4 tablespoons of crushed seedlings in 300 ml of boiled water for an hour. Use a tablespoon of bitter infusion 4 times a day before meals.
Linden blossom
Fragrant linden color owes a pleasant smell to farnesol. In addition, fragrant inflorescences are rich in vitamins, saponins, phytoncides. With ulcerative colitis, a proven folk remedy will relieve pain, soothe the irritated mucosa. Two tablespoons of crushed inflorescences pour 400 ml of hot water and sweat in a water bath for 15 minutes. Remove from heat, cool, strain and drink half a glass before each meal.
Principles of nutrition in ulcerative colitis
Treatment for inflammation of the intestine makes special demands on the nutrition of the patient. The daily frequency of food intake for ulcerative inflammation of the intestine is 5-6 uniform portions. Smoked, pickled, fried foods, dairy products are excluded from the menu. The use of coarse vegetable fiber is undesirable. Protein deficiency is replenished with easily digestible low-fat chicken, rabbit meat, cod, pike perch, greenling. Boiled vegetables are served to the table in a grated form.
Nutritionists recommend steam pumpkin pulp as a source of dietary fiber, vitamins and trace elements. A handful of peeled raw pumpkin seeds is allowed. Pumpkin seeds have anti-inflammatory, bactericidal properties, have a high nutritional value.
A full recovery of the intestine affected by ulcerative colitis is possible with the participation of medicinal folk remedies. Alternative medicine recipes use natural remedies with proven therapeutic effects. The indisputable advantage of natural medicines is the ease of manufacture at a low cost of components.
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Gastroenterologist, professor, doctor of medical sciences. Prescribes diagnostics and conducts treatment. Expert of the group on the study of inflammatory diseases. Author of more than 300 scientific papers.
Nonspecific ulcerative colitis- a formidable disease, deadly in its lightning-fast form, fraught with serious complications in the chronic course of the inflammatory process. Affecting the lower intestine (the rectum and colon are more often inflamed), ulcerative colitis manifests itself as pain in the abdomen, bleeding. When inflammation covers large areas of the inner surface of the intestines, diarrhea occurs, often mixed with mucus, blood clots.
Dehydration, constant (often painful) urge to defecate, allergies to certain types of protein foods, refusal to eat, depressed mental state, depression of most bodily functions - these are just a few. main symptoms and characteristics of the patient's condition with chronic ulcerative colitis.
Causes of ulcerative colitis modern medicine is not precisely defined. It has been established that the nature of the disease lies in the self-destructive action of the organism. It is assumed that the appearance of ulcerative colitis is largely a consequence of the presence of a defect in the genes.
It is noted that nonspecific ulcerative colitis rarely found in residents of areas of traditional consumption olive oil. Since Provence oil is inaccessible to most citizens of our country, domestic phytotherapeutists have found another way to supply the body with oleic acid (it is it, contained in abundance in unrefined olive oil, that prevents the occurrence of intestinal inflammation) in combination with astringents.
Suggesting small doses daily sea buckthorn oil, and in case of symptoms of the disease, apply nightly microclysters (preferably after cleansing the intestines with infusions of chamomile or calendula, if there is a tendency to constipation) with sea buckthorn and rosehip oil, herbalists have achieved impressive results.
For cleansing enema 1-1.5 liters of infusion is required: brew 2 tablespoons of chamomile or calendula flowers with a liter of boiling water, leave for half an hour, strain. Use warm. For microclysters enough 30-50 ml of warm oil, which is injected into the rectum for 20-30 minutes before bedtime. Part of the oil will be absorbed by the walls of the intestines and will have its therapeutic effect, the rest will come out.
But what about those patients who have been diagnosed with ulcerative colitis for a long time, and diets and drug treatment give a temporary or even dubious effect? Of course, turn to trusted folk remedies and recipes herbal medicine!
The direction of the phytotherapeutic "strike" in ulcerative colitis is anemia (a consequence of blood loss), lack of appetite, erosion and ulceration of the inner surface of the intestines, and a depressed psychological state. A complex task requires a comprehensive solution, therefore, in the treatment of ulcerative colitis, herbal preparations are used, consisting of herbal preparations of co-directional action.
As a rule, fees intended for the treatment of ulcerative colitis include medicinal herbs that give:
- enveloping effect (helps protect the affected tissue from the traumatic effects of digestive juices and food debris);
- astringent effect (vasoconstriction reduces bleeding of inflamed intestinal membranes, reduces exudation, slows down the rate of development of the lesion, minimizes the likelihood of infection with pathogenic bacterial flora);
- anti-inflammatory and anti-allergic effect (food allergies are a constant companion of ulcerative colitis);
- hemostatic action.
During the period of remission, fees are applied that increase the intensity of blood circulation in the mucous membranes (and thereby contribute to regenerative processes), activating wound healing.
Multivitamin teas and infusions should become an indispensable assistant to the patient: constant blood loss, limited nutrition often lead to a deficiency of substances necessary for the body.
Precious experience traditional medicine enriches the treasury of knowledge with information about the healing power of individual plants, gives recipes for the rational use of the healing power hidden in herbal preparations.
One of the most important recommendations developed by traditional medicine and allowing in some cases to completely get rid of the symptoms of the disease concerns Icelandic cetraria. It helps to restore the mucous membrane of the stomach, intestines, relieves inflammation, treats erosion. Used for diarrhea. You can drink cetraria for a long time without fear of side effects, because. it is non-toxic and does not irritate the stomach. Moss decoction: 1 tbsp. l. well-ground raw materials brew 0.5 liters of boiling water. Boil over low heat or in a water bath for 5 minutes, leave for 30 minutes, strain. Take the resulting decoction divided into 3 doses 30 minutes before meals.
alder bark And alder cones(overwintered, collected before the beginning of the spring sap flow), dried and crushed, used to make a decoction, or brewed as tea. Used with honey. A successful combination of alder and soothing herbs - valerian, motherwort: 3 tablespoons of alder bark or cones, 1 tablespoon of motherwort herb, 1 teaspoon of valerian roots, mix. To prepare the infusion, brew a tablespoon of the mixture with half a liter of boiling water, leave for an hour, strain. Drink 4-5 doses a day instead of regular tea.
Useful infusion of dried berries and leaves raspberries and forest strawberries. By activating the liver, raspberries and strawberries increase the overall tone of the body, contribute to the accelerated removal of toxins, and intensify the healing process of affected areas.
Beneficial for ulcerative colitis turpentine balm based on cedar resin. I recommend making a turpentine balm with extra virgin olive oil: 1 part oleoresin (resin) and 5 parts oil. Make a mixture by heating in a water bath until completely dissolved, strain through cheesecloth. Resin and the turpentine balm created on its basis perfectly heals the gastrointestinal tract, has a disinfecting effect, restores the intestinal microflora and pancreatic function, and cleanses the liver. Inside, the balm is used in its pure form or diluted in a small amount of any vegetable oil (for diarrhea, it is better to take it without diluting it). Start taking 2 drops 3 times a day, before meals. Adding 2 drops daily, increase the dose to 15 and drink for a month. This is one course of treatment. After a month break, the course can be repeated.
Long-term reception collection, consisting of equal parts of centaury, sage and chamomile, gives a significant effect in the fight against secondary bacterial lesions of inflamed areas of the intestine. To prepare the infusion, a teaspoon of a mixture of herbs should be brewed with a glass of boiling water. Infuse for half an hour, strain. Taking an infusion of a tablespoon every two hours for several weeks, you can achieve stabilization of the condition of inflamed tissues, reduce pain, and reduce the frequency of the urge to defecate.
Leaf brewed in the same way with boiling water peppermint brings noticeable relief to patients who have ulcerative colitis with severe pain. Take the infusion should be half a glass to a glass half an hour before meals.
Tannins grenade may be useful in patients with ulcerative colitis as astringents. For treatment, both dry fruit peels and fresh grains with fleshy partitions and peel are used. The decoction is prepared by boiling chopped pomegranate for half an hour (1 pomegranate cut into pieces per half liter of water). The infusion is taken a little twice a day.
It is difficult to overestimate the healing effect yarrow given to patients with colitis. The preparation of a medicinal infusion of yarrow takes time: up to a day, the grass drenched in boiling water languishes in a tightly closed opaque bowl. After the infusion is evaporated by half, cooled, mixed with a small amount of alcohol and glycerin, thoroughly stirred and aged for some time. A composition of 30 drops is taken half an hour before meals.
Gives good results cherry fruit infusion, taken as an additional remedy for half a glass before meals (2-3 tablespoons of fruits per half liter of boiling water, leave for half an hour).
Help microclysters with celandine infusion done twice a day. Celandine effectively fights pathogenic intestinal microflora, clears mucus. To prepare the infusion, 1 teaspoon of chopped herbs must be brewed with a glass of boiling water, leave for 15 minutes, strain. For one microclyster, 50 ml of infusion is enough, which should be injected into the rectum for 150-20 minutes. However, this plant contains toxic substances, and its preparations must be taken strictly following the dosage.
bitterness, concentrated in wormwood, gentian, yarrow, dandelion and other plants, cause the gastrointestinal tract of a patient with ulcerative colitis to secrete more digestive secretions. Such a measure contributes to the complete absorption of nutrients in the upper intestines, which improves the general condition of the patient and reduces the load on the distal intestines affected by the disease.
A complex therapeutic effect in the chronic course of ulcerative colitis provides collection of herbs from equal parts of oregano herb, chopped shepherd's purse, leaves of dioecious nettle, highlander bird, yarrow, St. John's wort. To prepare the infusion, a teaspoon of a mixture of herbs should be brewed with a glass of boiling water. Insist 20 minutes. Take the infusion three times a day for half a cup before meals.
Another proven means of combating the manifestations of ulcerative colitis, suitable for use both during the period of exacerbation and during remission, is collection, composed in equal parts of grass cudweed, tea rose petals, chamomile flowers, calendula flowers, horsetail grass, dried agrimony, bitter wormwood, valerian roots, wheatgrass, rose hips, dill, herb St. John's wort, yarrow herb, biting biting, leaves stinging nettle, crushed Jerusalem artichoke tubers.
The healing effect of medicinal herbs of this collection applies to all manifestations of the disease. At the same time, the active substances of plants do not oppose each other (as often happens with thoughtless mixing of herbal remedies), but effectively interact with each other, helping the weakened body to cope with the disease.
However, even the most effective herbal preparations should be taken against the background of a demanding attitude to the patient's diet. Special diets, made up of easily digestible products that provide the body with a full range of nutrients, vitamins, micro- and macroelements, as well as a limited amount of fiber, will become a worthy assistant to the healing forces of nature concentrated in medicinal plants.
Nonspecific ulcerative colitis (UC) is a disease of the large intestine that has only a chronic form. It is characterized by a severe recurrent course and erosive and ulcerative lesions of the mucous membrane. UC is inflammatory in nature, but the inflammation never spreads to neighboring organs or the small intestine.
If a person has nonspecific ulcerative colitis, no doctor can tell him whether it can be cured forever.
In modern medicine, there is no cure for this disease, but an experimental treatment is being developed, with the help of which it is possible to transfer the chronic process into lifelong remission.
The disease is more common in developed European countries and the United States - 10 people on average per 10,000 population. Countries where UC is more common:
- England;
- Belgium;
- Denmark;
- Czech Republic;
- Slovakia.
There is no specific age range for the occurrence of NUC. It can affect all age groups, but older people are at minimal risk. According to statistics, the Jewish nation is more prone to NUC. Also noted hereditary predisposition to the disease: in families where parents suffer from UC, the risk of the disease in children increases by more than 15%.
If ulcerative colitis is detected, the life expectancy of patients is shortened by an average of 10 years.
A reliable cause of the occurrence of NUC has not been found. There are several theories of the origin of this disease:
- Influence of environmental factors. Under the influence of inhaled vapors of chemicals (tobacco smoke, exhaust gases), the mucous membrane of the large intestine is destroyed.
- Taking medications. Frequent use of antibiotics causes dysbacteriosis in the intestines, including the colon, which leads to a decrease in the protective properties of the mucous membrane and the appearance of erosive lesions.
- Microorganisms. There is a theory that UC is an infectious disease and can be caused by bacteria or viruses.
- The theory of oral contraceptives. Explains the occurrence of NUC in women who use hormonal means of preventing pregnancy. Estrogens in contraceptives can cause the formation of microthrombi in the vessels of the large intestine.
- Autoimmune origin of the disease. Scientists believe that UC is an autoimmune disease in which the immune system fights against colon cells as if they were foreign.
According to the case histories of non-specific ulcerative colitis, there is a connection with hereditary factors. More than 15% of patients with UC in the family also had cases of this disease.
Classification
Nonspecific ulcerative colitis - microbial code 10 K51. Also, according to microbial 10, NUC is classified as follows:
- K51.0 - Ulcerative enterocolitis;
- K51.1 - Ulcerative ileocolitis (damage to all parts of the large intestine);
- K51.2 - Ulcerative proctitis (damage to the rectum and colon);
- K51.3 - Ulcerative rectosigmoiditis (lesion of the rectum and sigmoid colon);
- K51.9 - Ulcerative colitis, unspecified
In addition to ICD 10, there is a NUC classification depending on localization:
- Total;
- left hand;
- Total, which is combined with a lesion of the distal ileum.
Symptoms
In a person with non-specific ulcerative colitis, the symptoms primarily indicate a violation of the rectum. The act of defecation and the nature of the bowel movements change:
- Frequent urge to defecate, the number of visits to the toilet can reach 20 or more times per day;
- Feces have a mushy consistency;
- Pathological impurities appear in the stools - blood, mucus, pus;
- There are false urges to defecate.
In addition to impaired defecation, there is a change in the general condition. Weakness, fatigue appear, in some cases the body temperature rises to 39 0 C. Due to constant urges, a person cannot concentrate on work, attention is lost, and working capacity decreases. Due to the loss of a large amount of fluid in the feces, dehydration occurs. Human skin turns pale, sleep is disturbed, appetite disappears. Sexual function decreases, libido disappears. Significantly reduced body weight.
The water-electrolyte balance is disturbed, which leads to disruption in the work of all organs and systems:
- Electrolyte disturbance leads to changes in the work of the heart. The patient feels a heartbeat, cardiac activity becomes arrhythmic, shortness of breath is noted.
- The work of the urinary system and kidneys is disturbed. Due to fluid loss, the filtration capacity of the kidneys is reduced, which can lead to kidney failure. There is also a risk of kidney stones.
- Violation of the musculoskeletal system. Joint mobility decreases due to a decrease in the amount of electrolytes, pathological fragility of bones appears.
Diagnostics
The diagnosis of NUC begins with the clarification of the patient's complaints. Since the complaints are characteristic, after communicating with the patient, it is easy to make a preliminary diagnosis. An objective examination is carried out, which determines:
- Dry skin, decreased elasticity;
- Pain in the lower abdomen;
- Minor deformities of the joints;
- Violation of the work of the heart, and rapid, uneven pulse.
Further, additional research methods are prescribed. In the general analysis of blood, anemia, leukocytosis, a shift of the leukocyte formula to the left are noted. In the analysis of urine - an increase in its density, the presence of salts, cylinders. With a running form - the appearance of protein and sugar in the urine. In the biochemical blood test, there is a C-reactive protein and circulating immune complexes, indicating an autoimmune component of the disease.
Of the instrumental methods, sigmoidoscopy is performed, during which a piece of intestinal tissue is taken for a biopsy. There is a thickening of the folds of the intestine, their smoothness, swelling of the mucous membrane. A characteristic symptom is the presence of ulcers and erosions that penetrate shallowly into the thickness of the intestine and in rare cases reach the muscular layer. Microscopic examination determines hemorrhages and changes in the structure of capillaries, a decrease in the number of goblet cells.
If there are appropriate symptoms, consultations of related specialists, ECG and x-rays are prescribed.
Conservative treatment
Before starting treatment, a diet is prescribed for nonspecific ulcerative colitis of the intestine. Diet features:
- Food should be liquid or soft, all solid foods must be crushed or grated;
- The temperature of the dishes should be at least 15 and not more than 65 degrees;
- It is allowed to drink tea, but not hot;
- Broths are allowed only fat-free, bread - yesterday;
- Spicy, fried or salty foods are contraindicated.
Nutrition for NUC should be balanced and rich in vitamins, it is necessary to eat 5-6 times a day in small portions. If there is significant intestinal damage, the patient is transferred to parenteral nutrition.
In addition to diet, with ulcerative nonspecific colitis, an appropriate regimen is prescribed. Patients are prohibited from physical activity, it is necessary to alternate the regime of work and rest, get enough sleep.
The main directions in drug treatment are the fight against inflammatory changes and the healing of existing erosions. Drugs that have this effect are derivatives of 5-aminosalicylic acid:
- Sulfasalazine;
- Mesalazine.
They can be used in the form of tablets or microclysters. The course of treatment is lifelong. In addition to these drugs, glucocorticosteroids (dexamethasone or prednisolone) are prescribed in combination. They are administered intravenously and are used only when the disease recurs.
The drug vedolizumab is also used. It is an antibody. The drug is new, so it is not widely used. However, studies have been conducted, according to which the drug caused a long-term remission in most patients.
A side effect of the drug against UC is slowing down the movement of spermatozoa. Therefore, in men with ulcerative colitis, infertility occurs, but reversible. If the drugs are canceled, sexual function is restored.
Folk methods of treatment
If ulcerative colitis is diagnosed, treatment with folk remedies can also lead to remission of the disease, but only in combination with drug treatment. There are methods for internal use or directly injected into the rectum. With NUC, folk remedies are recommended to be selected together with the attending physician.
Herbs that help in the fight against UC:
- St. John's wort. It is brewed for 1.5 hours in proportion to 2 tablespoons of 0.5 liters of water. It is necessary to drink 3 times a day before meals for half a glass.
- Chamomile. It has a softening and healing effect. It is brewed in the same way as St. John's wort, and after infusion, honey is added. Take 3-4 times a day.
- Herbal intestinal collections. Sold in pharmacies. 2 tablespoons are brewed in 0.5 liters of boiling water and infused for 2 hours. It is necessary to drink 4 times a day half an hour before meals.
In addition to herbs, you can take propolis tincture inside. It has a healing and antibacterial effect, and also relieves inflammation. The tincture is sold in pharmacies and added to tea or clean water in 10 drops. It must be taken 3 times a day before meals.
Sea buckthorn oil is used for microclysters, as it has a healing effect. It is recommended to enter before going to bed, then fall asleep. The course of treatment is 30 enemas.
Experimental treatment
In modern medicine, an experimental method has been developed on how to treat ulcerative colitis. This technique is called a fecal transplant. Its essence lies in the transplantation of normal microflora from a donor to a recipient. Since UC is a disease in which the balance of microorganisms in the colon is disturbed, the transplantation of normal microflora helps the changes in the intestinal wall to heal and the symptoms disappear. Since the method is experimental, it is used quite rarely and not in all hospitals. Despite the fact that the method does not require the use of additional medications, the diet for UC should be maintained.
Anyone who meets the following requirements can become a donor:
- The donor cannot be a family member or a person who eats with the patient;
- Must not have gastrointestinal disease;
- The presence of an acute infectious process in the body, HIV infection, viral hepatitis is a strict contraindication to donation;
- Strictly from 18 years old.
After stool is taken from the donor, it is mixed with water and injected through the colonoscope into the lumen of the large intestine to the maximum depth.
Thanks to this method, the history of recovery is known in patients with UC. Although a stool transplant does not completely cure the disease, a lifelong remission is possible, which has been compared to recovery. According to studies, this method can restore 90% of the microflora of the affected intestine.
If a person has ulcerative colitis, treatment with a fecal transplant at home is strictly contraindicated.