WHAT DO I EAT?

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ULCERTIVE COLITIS, IM TAKING 2 ASCOLS A DAY,2 IRON PILLS,4 FOLIC ACID,1 MULTI VIT  AND PREVACIDE  30MG A DAY IS THERE ROOM FOR FOOD?  AND WHAT SHOULD I EAT  SOMETHING NEW.

[virgo57]

Hi,
Here is a cut and paste...hope this info helps alittle,
Ulcerative colitis is a condition where there is inflammation and the development of sores (ulcers) on the lining of the large bowel (colon and rectum). Ulcerative colitis does not involve the small bowel. When the condition persists over a long period of time, new inflammation and ulcers continue to form and the old inflammation and ulceration results in significant scarring of the bowel lining.  
The cause of ulcerative colitis is unclear. 75% of the cases of ulcerative colitis develop in young adults (before the age of 30 years).*

Symptoms of ulcerative colitis include:

diarrhea  
blood, pus or mucus in bowel movements
loss of appetite
dehydration
weight loss  
weakness
fatigue
mild fever
lower abdominal pain and cramping, especially on the left side
attacks are unpredictable. They tend to come and go with varying symptom-free periods.
Complications:
severe bleedings
bowel perforation  
stretching and enlargement of the large bowel
people who have ulcerative colitis may also develop complications in other parts of the body, such as arthritis, ulcers in the mouth, skin rashes and inflammation of the inner eyelids and whites of the eye.  
long-standing ulcerative colitis (over 10 years) can increase the risk for developing bowel cancer. People who have had ulcerative colitis for many years should arrange with their doctor for regular bowel cancer screening.
dehydration, chemical imbalances in the body and malnutrition
Diagnosis:
The diagnosis of ulcerative colitis involves a thorough medical examination including stool samples, colon biopsies and x-rays.  

Management and treatment:

There is no cure for ulcerative colitis. Many people can, however, go for long periods of time between attacks. The main thrust of ulcerative colitis management and treatment is to reduce the frequency of attacks and, when an attack occurs, to reduce inflammation and prevent or minimize bowel tissue damage. A number of drugs are available, including steroids, which help by preventing or reducing inflammation. Treatment with these drugs may be short-term, to treat an attack, or ongoing, in order to prevent recurrent attacks. Surgery involving the removal the large bowel may be indicated in those cases that do not respond to medical management. This surgery generally results in re-routing the end of small bowel:

to the abdominal wall allowing stool to empty into a plastic bag
OR
directly to the anus and forming a small pouch in the end of the small bowel to collect stool.  
The dietary management of ulcerative colitis is not clear. As much as possible it is important to follow Canada's Food Guide to Healthy Eating. You may find over time that you cannot tolerate certain foods or certain types of food (i.e. they increase your symptoms). For example, some people with ulcerative colitis seem to have difficulty tolerating milk and milk products (possibly lactose intolerant) - for these people a lactose-free diet may be important in reducing discomfort. It is wise to discuss your food intake with a registered dietitian so that you can maintain your intake of essential nutrients. In the example given above, a dietitian can help you to ensure that the calcium and other nutrients contained in milk and milk products is obtained from other sources. It is unwise to eliminate whole food groups from your diet without looking at the nutrients they contain. In some cases, vitamin and mineral supplements may be required.

[virgo57]

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