Ulcerative Colitis Specialists in Bangalore

Ulcerative Colitis is an inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) in which the digestive tract suffers inflammation & ulcers (sores).

Ulcerative Colitis can sometimes lead to life-threatening situation. Contact our specialists to understand how to get relief from Ulcerative Colitis & IBD.

What is Ulcerative Colitis ?

Symptoms of Ulcerative Colitis

Abdominal Pain & Cramps
Pain in the rectum
Diarrhea with blood or pus in the stool
Constant feeling to defecate
Weight loss
Constant Tiredness
Fever
In children, zero growth of body parts

Causes of Ulcerative Colitis

Genetic Transmission
Immune Malfunction
Aging
Parasitic Organisms, Virus, Bacteria or Fungus can also be possible causes

Ulcerative Colitis can worsen due to an improper diet, stress, smoking, sleep loss, lack of vitamin D etc.

Risk Factors of Ulcerative Colitis

Colon Cancer: The longer Ulcerative Colitis is left untreated, the higher the risk of development of colon cancer. A colonoscopy will be performed by expert doctors usually during an ulcerative colitis checkup to rule out the development of colon cancer.
Thickening of the intestinal wall
Intestinal bleeding
Blood infection also known as sepsis
Chronic Dehydration
Hyper swelling colon also known as Toxic Megacolon
Rupture in the colon
Skin, Joints or Eyes inflammation
Kidney Stones
Liver Disease

Treatment for Ulcerative Colitis

Ulcerative Colitis is usually a chronic condition which is treated by conservative treatments under the supervision of expert doctors to reduce the inflammation. Treatments are usually aimed at reducing the flare-ups & swelling.

Anti-Inflammatory Medication
Special Diet Advise
Immune System Suppressors
biologics
Surgery: Surgery is recommended when there is significant bloodloss, abnormal swelling/growths, precancerous lesions that can lead to colon cancer etc. Proctocolectomy & J-pouch surgery (ileoanal pouch) is the most common procedures for treating ulcerative colitis surgically. Usually more than one surgery are required as the digestive tract is very sensitive.

Prevention of Ulcerative Colitis

Proper Diet which is low on spices & inflammatory foods incl. fatty foods/oils
Proper usage of antibiotics
Reduced or No consumption of carbonated drinks & alcohol
Stress Management with healthy work life balance
Yoga & Kegel exercises