Ulcerative colitis is a chronic or acute condition that affects the large intestine and causes inflammation and the formation of ulcers or lesions filled with pus within the colon.
Multiple potential causes of ulcerative colitis exist. Infection is one of the most common causes: a viral or bacterial infection affecting the colon can cause inflammation in the lining, which can then contribute to the development of ulcers.
In the majority of cases, however, chronic ulcerative colitis is an autoimmune condition. This indicates that the immune system is mistakenly assaulting the colon, mistaking it for a foreign invader and attempting to expel it by inflaming the area, expelling the bowels repeatedly, and possibly causing a fever.
Regardless, the symptoms are functionally identical. Many of the symptoms we experience when we are unwell are not caused by the invading bacteria, but by the immune system’s attempt to eliminate it. Therefore, a colitis diet can help alleviate the symptoms regardless of the underlying cause and prevent further aggravation of the condition’s excruciating and unpleasant reactions.
Here is a list of dishes to avoid…
1.Loaf
Unless you’ve been residing under a rock, you’ve probably heard that some individuals have difficulty consuming gluten.
Gluten is a component of bread and other basic carbohydrate sources. It is responsible for their chewy texture and is used in many baked delicacies to hold them together.
A significant proportion of the population is gluten intolerant or Coeliac. This means that gluten can negatively affect the ‘villi’ – the small finger-like tendrils that line the inside of the stomach and intestines and are responsible for absorbing nutrients from food as it passes through the body.
In some cases, this may even be the cause of ulcerative colitis, so avoid it and see if that helps your condition.
