is there a cure for ulcerative colitis?
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There is no cure for the inflammatory bowel diseases.  Nobody is even really sure what causes them.  The treatment is focused on relieving the symptoms and avoiding make it worse.  There is plenty of research underway to crack the cause of the disease, but they're taking all kinds of different directions.  Some people think an overactive immune system is to blame.  A more recent theory is that an underactive immune system is the cause.  See what I mean?
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Try vinegarman.com .  It's my answer to all cure-alls.
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You must heal your digestive tract so that it is resistant to stomach acids. The acid blockers and neutralizers do not cure this problem they only temporarily reduce the acid which actually makes foods harder to digest and thus ultimately makes the problem worse. Take this advice if you would like to help heal your digestive tract and stop relying on all of these crappy medications  1)Buy a juicer and every morning make fresh celery and apple juice. I use 3-4 stalks of celery and 1-2 small or 1 very large apple. Add to this 1 heaping tablespoon Greens Plus, a green powder made by Orange Peel Enterprises, and available from The Vitamin Shoppe or most health food stores, also add 1 tablespoon milled flaxseed also available in healthfoods stores, usually sold in a vacuum packed gold bag. One company that makes it is Randolf and James flax mills, also add some water to make the drink about 14-16 ounces and according to your taste. Drink this drink every morning on an empty stomach  2) Buy slippery elm capsules or powder and use about 4-6 capsules or a teaspoon of the loose powder to make tea . I dissolve the powder with a small amt of soy milk  and then add boiling water and or more hot soymilk and sweetener. I drink this instead of coffee.   3) Buy glutamine powder, again available as a powder, dont get the capsules, and drink one teaspoon in a glass of water once or twice a day\nDoing these things will help to heal your digestive tract.Good Luck!Before I happened upon this regimen I suffered many years of misery, many"gastroenterologists" advice which was more ppi's and one even reccomended surgery to sever my vagus nerve! Thank God I avoided this "advice". Ive been well 10 years after suffering for 9.
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1. Apply a cold compress directly to the affected area until the pain subsides. \n2. Tepid water baths.\n3. High-roughage diet to ensure regular defecation of large, soft stools. \n4. Ointments, creams, and suppositories containing corticosteroids. \n5. Avoid stress; it can make hemorrhoids flare up.\n6. Avoid strong spices such as red pepper and mustard, and drinks such as coffee, decaffeinated coffee and alcohol. \n7. Tobacco can also cause flare ups. \n8. Treat constipation by eating more fiber.\n9. Drink lots of water -- 8 glasses of day works well. \n10.Sitz Bath - sit in a bathtub filled with enough warm water to cover the anal area for 15 minutes several times a day. \n11. Instead of toilet paper, which will irritate the veins, use compresses or cotton balls of witch hazel to clean the anal area after bowel movements. You can buy witch hazel at any drugstore.
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There is no "cure" for RA, but there is treatment.  I was diagnosed one year ago and am now in remission thanks to Enbrel.  Enbrel is a TNF blocker similar to remicade.  These types of meds show promise and may help stop the damage done from RA.  They don't work for everyone, but it's worth a shot.  Enbrel did wonders for me.  Make sure you pay attention to your rheumatologist and follow his suggestions.  If he suggests remicade chances are he wants to be aggressive and treat you before things get worse.  Be patient.  It took me 8 months of pain to get relief.  Good luck, I hope you find relief in treatment!!
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till now they didn't find a cure,these enzymes are fraud dont believe it..but its not the end of the world if u have lactose intolerance, you can deal with it smoothly ..here are some tips :1st instead of drinking milk u should take fermentated product such as white cheese,labaneh ,2nd u can take soy milk instead of cow milk....
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No, there's no known cure.
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Ulcerative colitis is quite dangerous if not taken care of.\n\nIt is an inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), which is a general name for diseases that cause the intestine to become inflamed. Ulcerative colitis is a form of IBD in which the inner lining of the large intestine becomes inflamed, swollen, and ulcerated. The inflammation usually begins in the lower end of the large intestine, called the sigmoid colon, which empties into the rectum. (Inflammation of the rectum only is called proctitis.) When the rectum and large intestine become inflamed, water can’t be absorbed into the blood stream, which causes diarrhea. Eventually, the inflammation spreads throughout the large intestine, with the exception of the last section called the ileum. The small intestine is not affected.\n\nSome of the long term effects include severe bleeding that may require blood transfusions, Toxic megacolon (a dangerous condition where the colon becomes extremely distended (swollen), causing a person to become severely ill, with a distended belly and a high fever. The colon expands and becomes paralyzed. Occasionally, it may rupture. If this occurs, up to 30 percent may not survive it. The diagnosis is confirmed by simple x-ray of the abdomen) and Perforation (a hole in the colon), which can cause widespread infection and can be life threatening.\n\nIf you have been diagnosed with ulcerative colitis, follow the treatment plan your doctor has recommended. Avoid any foods or beverages that cause indigestion. If you have diarrhea, drink only clear liquids. Get plenty of rest and continue to have regular checkups.\n\nPlease browse through the following websites for more information.\n\nGod bless and hope you have a speedy recovery.
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If you find out let me know. Stress doesn't cause it but it can trigger an episode. the best thing for colon health is fiber. Oat bran, 100%whole wheat bread, because it keeps things moving and the stool doesn't linger to worsen the ulcers. I can eat vegetables but they have to be steamed, fruit bothers me.  Like my MD says you have to try to figure out what foods aggravate it.  sometimes a food will bother me and another time it won't. I can't eat any dairy.  I'm out of work on disability for the third time due to my ulcerative colitis. The only medicines that worked had such awful side effects that new health problems were created.  Good luck...I know how awful it can get.
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My teenage son has also had Crohn's disease for about 3 years. It's very difficult....I hope you are able to keep it under control. \nHe takes more than 20 pills/supplements/vitamins a day. We're going to see if accupuncture can help him next week. I'm trying to find more natural ways to heal him, rather than all the meds.\nIt's important to talk with others about this....you're not alone!\n\nHere's a couple links:\nCrohn's and Colitis Foundation:  http://www.ccfa.org/\nand to chat with others with Crohn's:  http://p081.ezboard.com/btwcmessageboard79543
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Don't know of any cures, but you may want to see an acupuncturist.  Acupuncture is very effective at treating a wide array of pain conditions.
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I have had luck treating my IBS and a friend that has Chrons tried the same approach and has been feeling much better. Diagnosing auto immune disorders can be difficult.
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I don't know if there is a cure but there are treatments this site had a buch of info\nallrefer.com   -  von gierke disease\nalternitive name for diseasa is  - Type 1 Glycogen Storage Disease\nalso check webmd site
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My Acupuncturist/Dr of Oriental Medicine had me start taking some digestive enzymes to cure some gas and bloating. I have been taking Rainbow Light Advanced Enzyme System (Plant Based) before each meal and it has helped a lot.\n\nhttp://www.vitacost.com/RainbowLightPlantSourceAdvancedEnzymeSystem\n\nI would also steer clear of "sugar free" items that use sugar alcohols as a replacement as those can cause LOTS of gas.
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colitis\nhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Colitis\nColitis\nFrom Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia\nJump to: navigation, search\nColitis is a digestive disease characterized by inflammation of the colon.\nContents \n1 Signs and symptoms \n2 Types \n3 Treatment \n4 External links \nSigns and symptoms\nSigns and symptoms of colitis include pain, tenderness in the abdomen, fever, swelling of the colon tissue, bleeding, erythema (redness) of the surface of the colon, rectal bleeding, and ulcerations of the colon. Tests that show these signs are plain X-rays of the colon, testing the stool for blood and pus, sigmoidoscopy, and colonoscopy. Additional tests include stool cultures and blood tests,and blood chemistry tests.\n\nTypes\nThere are several types of colitis, including ulcerative colitis, Crohn's Disease, diversion colitis, ischemic colitis, infectious colitis, and atypical colitis.\n\nA well known subtype of infectious colitis is pseudomembranous colitis, resulting from infection by a toxigenic strain of Clostridium difficile. Parasitic infections can also cause colitis.\n\nAny colitis which has a rapid downhill clinical course is known as fulminant colitis. In addition to the diarrhea, fever, and anemia seen in colitis, the patient has severe abdominal pain and a clinical picture similar to septicemia with shock is present. Approximately half of those patients require surgery.\n\nIrritable bowel syndrome is a separate disease which has been called spastic colitis or spastic colon. This name causes confusion since colitis is not a feature of irritable bowel syndrome.\n\nAutistic enterocolitis is a disputed medical entity but refers to a type of colitis found in patients with autism.\nTreatment\nTreatment of colitis may include the administration of antibiotics and general anti-inflammatory medications such as Mesalamine or its derivatives; steroids, or one of a number of other drugs that ameliorate inflammation. Surgery is sometimes needed, especially in cases of fulminant colitis.\n\nSome have found a change in diet to be effective at treating the symptoms of colitis, especially reducing the intake of carbohydrates. This approach has been championed by Elaine Gottschall.\n\n\nI hope for two things: (1) you find this information useful and (2) you pay no attention to the comedian immediately below me. The guy below him is probably the correct answer here. You might want to google the word the way he spelled it.
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I have Crohn's (13 years of 20) and my gastro has always told me to eat whatever i can tolerate. excluding corn and other hulled veggies. smoothies are the best thing.you can put supplements and such. avoid lots of orange juice though. it'll really cause diarrhea. of everything i've tried, smoothies have been the easiest on my guts. like the last poster said, avoid lots of seeds(strawberries, raspberries, kiwi, black/blueberries)they do not digest. there are so many recipes and you can buy them pre-made. it's something easy that you won't get burnt out on. also, while having a flare up, don't eat raw fruits and vegetables, they are incredibly hard to digest. owww! if you want your 5 a day, cook them down to mush and then chew it very well. or if you can handle it try v8- although it's rather acidic, and your bowel movements will be red. just keep that in mind so you don't panic when you go to flush and see red. hope this helps.
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There have been some very respectable research papers published which show that certain probiotics are beneficial for IBS & other symptoms. The following articles should help you. \n\nhttp://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/455964\nhttp://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/464550_5