KNOW Homoeopathy Journal Vol–3 & Issue-2, 18 October 2023, Published at https://www.knowhomoeopathyjournal.com/2023/10/volume-3-issue-2.html, Pages: 64 to 67 , Title: Scope of homoeopathy in treating ulcerative colitis, Authored By: Dr. Mansi Srivastava (BHMS, MD, PhD, Assistant Professor Department of FMT Chandola Homoeopathic Medical College Rudrapur Uttarakhand, India.)
ARTICLE
Title: Scope of homoeopathy in treating ulcerative colitis
Authored By: Dr. Mansi Srivastava
Assistant
professor-Department of FMT
Chandola
Homoeopathic Medical College Rudrapur Uttarakhand, India
Received: 21/01/2023 Accepted: 02/08/2023 Published: 18/10/2023
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Srivastava M. Scope of homoeopathy in treating ulcerative colitis, KNOW Homoeopathy Journal, 2023; 3(2):64-67, available at https://www.knowhomoeopathyjournal.com/2023/10/Scope-of-homoeopathy-in-treating-ulcerative-colitis.html
ABSTRACT
“Ulcerative colitis is a major health problem worldwide. It is
inflammation and ulceration of large intestine of the alimentary tract. It is
common among individuals of all age group with weak immune system and those who
are on immunosuppressant drugs. Patient suffers from severe excruciating pain
at irregular intervals in epigastric and hypochondriac region bilaterally after
ingestion of food. It causes diarrhoea with blood, cramping and urgency.
Homoeopathic medicines work wonder in the treatment of colitis.”
Keywords: Homoeopathy, Homoeopathic Therapeutics, Ulcerative colitis.
INTRODUCTION
Ulcerative colitis[1] results in ulceration and inflammation of alimentary canal. It chiefly affects the innermost lining of large intestine, mainly last part i.e. colon and rectum. In major cases symptoms usually develop gradually and take times to manifest.
Ulcerative colitis can sometimes lead to life-threatening sequel. At present there are many new and old ways of treatments which may cure signs and symptoms of colitis along with healthy diet plan and life habits. Proper diet and regimen plays a vital role in its prognosis. Ulcerative colitis often causes diarrhoea with blood, cramping and urgency.
SYMPTOMS
On the basis of severity of inflammation and site of ulcerative colitis the signs and symptoms[1] may vary as follows
- Diarrhoea mixed with blood, mucus or pus
- Abdominal cramping and spasmodic pain
- High grade temperature
- Urgency to defecate
- Pain and bleeding in rectum
- Difficulty in passing stool
- Profound weight loss
- Severe fatigue and Tiredness
- Weight loss
- Anaemia
- Nausea
Most patients with ulcerative colitis have more or less severe range of symptoms. The course of ulcerative colitis varies from patient to patient, as some suffers for long duration.
CAUSES[2]
The exact cause of ulcerative colitis remains iatrogenic. As per some researchers diet and stress are chief cause for ulcerative colitis.Where as some researchers says that diet and stress may only aggravate and don't cause colitis.
It may be caused due to defective or weak immune system. When immune system resist in order to protect human cells from invading virus, bacteria or any foreign microorganism then our immune system responds back and through chain of reactions fights back with those cells in gastrointestinal tract.
Ulcerative colitis can occur in people of any age, but it is mostly seen in between age group[2] 15 to 30 and less frequently between 50 -70 years of age group. Majorly colitis is diagnosed in children as young as 2 years of age or 20% of patients before 20 years of age
Heredity also plays an important role in tendency to ulcerative colitis. It affects all sexes equally and appears to run in families. However, most patients do not have family history of colitis.
RISK FACTORS
It has same incidence in both genders there is no inclination to male or female population. Risk factors may include[1]:
- Family history: Increased risk if there is any family history of colitis, such as father, mother, sibling, or offspring.
- Age: It can be seen in any age group. It usually begins before the age of 30. Few patients may not even develop the disease until old age.
- Race or ethnicity: A person belonging to white race have the high risk though person belonging to any race can suffer from this problem.
COMPLICATIONS
Following complications[1] can occur after
colitis:
- More tendency towards colon cancer
- Dehydration
- Toxic megacolon
- Perforated colon
- Increased risk of blood clots in veins and arteries
- Osteoporosis
- Inflammation of eyes, joints and skin.
- Profuse bleeding
1.
Bacterial
colitis
2.
Parasitic
colitis
3.
Ischaemic
colitis
4.
Radiation
colitis
5.
Behcet’s
colitis
6.
Sexually
transmitted colitis
- ULCERATIVE PROCTITIS: In this type of
colitis, inflammation is present in the rectum. Bleeding from the rectum
is one sign of the disease.
- PANCOLITIS: In this type of colitis,
inflammation involves all parts of the colon and causes a large volume of
blood with loose watery stool that may be severe with abdominal cramps
sometimes with pain, fatigue, with significant weight loss.
- PROCTOSIGMOIDITIS: In this type of
colitis, inflammation is present in the rectum and sigmoid colon. Symptoms
are blood with loose stool, abdominal cramping-type pain, and an inability
to move the bowels despite the urge to defecate also known as tenesmus.
- LEFT-SIDED COLITIS: In this
inflammation extends from the rectum up through the sigmoid and descending
portions of the colon. Symptoms include diarrhoea with blood discharge,
abdominal cramping pain on the left side of the abdomen, and urgency to
defecate.
