Creating an Ulcerative Colitis Diet Plan
- Ulcerative colitis introduction
- What is ulcerative colitis?
- How can an ulcerative colitis diet plan help?
- What foods are included in an ulcerative colitis diet plan?
- What foods should I avoid in an ulcerative colitis diet plan?
- How can I remember the foods that trigger my ulcerative colitis symptoms?
- What else is important with an ulcerative colitis diet?
- What does the latest research show about the link between nutrients and inflammation?
- Find a local Doctor in your town
Ulcerative colitis introduction
If you have ulcerative colitis, you probably know which foods trigger your symptoms. The good news is there are ways of eating with ulcerative colitis that allow you to avoid the foods that aggravate your bowel condition. In addition, some new research indicates that specific nutrients in some foods may help decrease GI inflammation. That can make it easier to self-manage your illness.
What Is Ulcerative Colitis?
Ulcerative colitis is a disease that affects the large intestine (the colon) and the rectum. This disease causes inflammation of the colon's inner lining and the rectal wall, which becomes red, swollen, and ulcerated.
Symptoms of ulcerative colitis include cramping, abdominal pain, and diarrhea. Some people with ulcerative colitis suffer with poor appetite, fatigue, and anemia. Other people also have joint pain, redness, swelling, and liver problems.
Research suggests that ulcerative colitis may be an autoimmune disease. That means the body may be attacking its own healthy organs and tissues. Contrary to popular belief, neither stress nor specific foods actually cause ulcerative colitis. Yet, as you may have already found out, both stress and certain foods can aggravate GI symptoms.
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