Ulcerative colitis diet: what to eat and what to avoid

Ulcerative colitis diet: what to eat and what to avoid

Diet during an ulcerative colitis attack is important to control symptoms such as decreased appetite, nausea, vomiting, cramps, diarrhea, constipation, changes in taste and tiredness. There is currently no specific diet that can be recommended for everyone with ulcerative colitis. Therefore, it is recommended to consult a nutritionist who will create an individualized meal plan, […]

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6 home remedies for colitis (and how to do them)

6 home remedies for colitis (and how to do them)

Home remedies for colitis, such as apple juice, ginger tea or green tea, can help alleviate symptoms related to intestinal inflammation, such as diarrhea, abdominal pain or gas, for example, in addition to keeping the body hydrated. Colitis is a chronic inflammation of the large intestine that causes many discomforts such as abdominal pain and […]

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Colitis: what it is, symptoms, causes, types and treatment

Colitis: what it is, symptoms, causes, types and treatment

Colitis is inflammation of the colon, which can cause symptoms such as abdominal pain, gas, dehydration, blood in the stool and alternating periods of watery diarrhea and constipation. Also known as enterocolitis, colitis can occur as a consequence of changes in immunity, but it can also be due to infections by bacteria or viruses. Therefore, […]

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Ulcerative colitis: what it is, symptoms, causes and treatment

Ulcerative colitis: what it is, symptoms, causes and treatment

Ulcerative colitis is an inflammatory bowel disease that causes inflammation and ulceration of the colon wall, causing symptoms such as bloody diarrhea, urgent urge to have a bowel movement, abdominal pain, weight loss and fever. The exact cause of inflammation is not yet known, however, it is known that it is more common in people […]

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Top 5 symptoms of colitis (and what to do)

Top 5 symptoms of colitis (and what to do)

The main symptoms of colitis are colicky abdominal pain, watery diarrhea, blood and/or mucus in the stool, fever above 37.2ºC and a sudden urge to have a bowel movement, and others may also appear depending on the cause. Inflammation of the colon is known as colitis and can be caused by diseases such as gastroenteritis, […]

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6 home remedies for colitis (and how to do them)

6 home remedies for colitis (and how to do them)

Home remedies for colitis, such as apple juice, ginger tea or green tea, can help alleviate symptoms related to intestinal inflammation, such as diarrhea, abdominal pain or gas, for example, in addition to keeping the body hydrated. Colitis is a chronic inflammation of the large intestine that causes many discomforts such as abdominal pain and […]

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