What is Ulcerative Colitis?
Ulcerative Colitis is an Inflammatory Bowel Disease which causes Inflammation and ulcerations in the large intestine( Colon) and rectum. The symptoms develop gradually over a period of time and is rarely acute. The symptoms generally start during teenage or early adulthood but the disease can affect any age group.
Wide range of symptoms are present according to the affected site and the extent of inflammation. Generally the symptoms are milder if the inflammation is confined to rectum than colon. Commonly presented symptoms are:
How It Is Treated In Sri Vaidya
We treat Ulcerative Colitis using treatment principles mentioned in Ayurveda along with dietary and lifestyle modifications like yoga and meditation to keep stress at bay.

- Abdominal pain or cramps
- Diarrhea often associated with blood and pus
- Generalized weakness
- Pain in Rectum
- Rectal bleeding
- Weight loss
- Loss of appetite
- Sudden urges to defecate
- Feeling of incomplete evacuation of bowels
- Genetics: Family history of Ulcerative Colitis
- Age: People less than 30 years are more likely to develop the disease
- Race or ethnicity: Disease is more prevalent in Whites, People having Eastern European and Jewish descent.
- Dietary modifications
- Eat meals on time
- Avoid spicy food, alcohol, excess fruits, coffee, tea, carbonated drinks etc.
- Avoid artificial sweeteners
- Add more green leafy vegetables, berries, herbal teas to diet
- Manage stress
- Sleep on time
- Do moderate physical exercise
- Stay hydrated
Patient Feedback
In June of 2020, I was diagnosed with Ulcerative Colitis. My first doctor was constantly discouraging me. The second one used to speak in hushed tones. The third didn't even have time to say anything. In January, I finally met a doctor from Srivaidya Panchkarma Ayurveda Hospital. My health has improved significantly since then, and I am doing well. As a result, I would strongly suggest them. Thank you very much. Srivaidya.
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