Colitis

Also known as ulcerative colitis it is the inflammation originated in the colon. Long period of irritations at the wall of the colon results into this condition. Ulcers eventually formed in the colon lining due to inflammations. Generally, younger people usually below 30′s tend to contact this disease than that of older people.

Symptoms

• Fever
• Nausea
• Anemia
• Weakness
• Bloating
• Insomnia
• Diarrhea
• Malnourished
• Constipation
• Appetite loss
• Frequent bowel
• Abdominal cramps
• Bloody mucus in the stools

Causes

• Chronic constipation
• Consumptions of purgatives
• Food Allergies

Treatment / Home Remedies

Banana:
Consume at least two bananas a day

Drumstick:
Mix one teaspoon of fresh leaf juice and one teaspoon of honey, consume twice daily

Buttermilk:
Drink at least 1 glass of buttermilk a day

Coconut water:
Drink at least 3 glasses coconut water. It helps in soothing the soft mucus of the colon.

Apple:
Steamed apples helps in healing ulcerative lesions because of the iron and phosphorus contain.

Rice:
Due to low fiber content of rice it is a very good diet for individuals that suffers from colitis, combine with one glass of buttermilk and one piece of banana. Consumed twice daily

Prevention

Avoid stress
Avoid sugars
Avoid salty foods
Avoid citrus juices
Chew food thoroughly when eating
Avoid alcohol, and alcoholic beverages