Abstract
Ulcerative colitis is an inflammatory bowel disease in which there is irritation in the large intestine (colon), inflammation as well as ulcer formation in colon. Ulcerative colitis is an autoimmune disease i.e. white blood cells that usually protects the lining of the colon, may cause inflammation and ulcers. Ulcerative colitis may cause problem in sexual life i.e. sexual health is hampered. So in this article we are going to discuss about ulcerative colitis in detail as well as sexual problem or health in ulcerative colitis. We will also discuss the Ayurvedic aspect of ulcerative colitis and also Ayurvedic treatment of ulcerative colitis. So please be with me till the end.
Introduction
Inflammatory bowel disease is a disease in which there is chronic inflammation of the digestive tract. Inflammatory bowel disease is of two type's i.e. ulcerative colitis and Crohn's diseases. Inflammatory bowel disease can be a life threatening condition. Ulcerative colitis is an autoimmune disease which starts from rectum and spreads to the colon or large intestine. The large intestine includes ascending colon, descending colon, sigmoid colon and the last portion of rectum is the large intestine. Ulcerative colitis not only hampers the physical and mental health of patient but also hampers sexual health. Due to Ulcerative colitis there is decrease in sexual desire in women and also erectile dysfunction in men. In Ulcerative colitis there may be diarrhea with blood, cramping, weight loss, fatigue and abdominal pain. Ulcerative colitis is not fatal, but may cause life threatening complications. Immune system dysfunctioning is the main cause of Ulcerative colitis. Treatment mainly includes steroidal use and diet modification as well as lifestyle management.
Incidence
- Age: - between 15-30 years of age.
- Heredity (family history)
Ayurvedic Aspect of Disease
In Ayurveda Ulcerative colitis is correlated by prurisha veh strotsa dushti janya raktatisara in which there is predominance of pitta and to some extent vata also. Ayurvedic treatment subside the pita and vata predominance and also helps in balancing all the three dosha present in the body. By lifestyle modifications we can maintain a balanced health and enhance life.
Types of Ulcerative Colitis
- Ulcerative proctitis (only inflammation of rectum)
- Proctosigmoiditis (inflammation of rectum and sigmoid colon)
- Left-sided colitis (left sided inflammation i.e. in descending colon)
- Extensive or pan colitis (inflammation of entire colon)
How Ulcerative Colitis Affects Our Sexual Health
Due to this disease some patient might get depressed, as it is one of the main causes of unhealthy sexual life. Due to excessive fatigue patient might causes reduced interest in sexual intercourse. In some women, suffering from this disease might get pain while having sex. As a result of this they lose interest in sexual activities. Due to the medications in treatment of ulcerative colitis may hampers the sex drive of the patient. In ulcerative colitis after surgery, ostomy bag is attached to collect the waste matters, sometimes this may cause embarrassment and reduces the sex drive.
Causes of Ulcerative Colitis
The exact cause is unknown and some causes are listed below
- Genetic
- Stress
- Spicy food
- Immune system malfunctioning
- Smoking
- Excessive use of NSAIDS
- Air pollution, bacteria or virus invadating
Symptoms of Ulcerative Colitis
The symptoms of Ulcerative colitis are listed below
- Abdominal pain
- Diarrhea with blood
- Rectal pain
- Mucous in stool
- Weight loss
- Bloating sound in abdomen
- Decreased appetite
- Joint swelling as well as pain
- Skin problem
- Mouth sores
Diagnosis of Ulcerative Colitis
Ulcerative can be diagnosed with
- Medical history (family history)
- Physical examination (per rectal examination)
- Blood test
- Stool test
- CT Scan
- Endoscopy
- Colonoscopy
- Flexible sigmoidoscopy
Complications of Ulcerative Colitis
Prevention of Ulcerative Colitis
Lifestyle modifications
- Drink plenty of water
- Avoid smoking
- Avoid having stress
- Exercise daily
- Walk for at least 30 minutes.
- Do not skip the meal
- Avoid dairy products as well as citrus fruits intake.
Treatment of Ulcerative Colitis
- Immunomodulator
- Anti- inflammatory drugs
- Antibiotics
- Anti diarrheal medications
- Analgesics
- Vitamin supplements
- Surgery (removal of entire colon)
As there is no treatment of Ulcerative colitis, but only management of symptoms is there i.e. symptomatic treatment in modern medicines. Ayurvedic treatment helps in treating the disease along with the all-round development, pacifying tridoshas of the body and wellbeing of the human body. The fact that Ayurvedic treatment takes time and that often results are delayed cannot be denied. Moreover, a plus point of Ayurvedic treatment is that it does not involve any side effects.
Some Ayurvedic herbs which help in treatment of Ulcerative colitis as well as maintain good sexual healthHerbs Description
1. Kutaj
Kutaj is an Ayurvedic herb which is used in treating diarrhea and dysentery. Kutaj is also good in relieving stomach infections in the body.
2. Nagarmotha
Nagarmotha or Mustak is Ayurvedic herb which is used in relieving bacteria and germs which may enter the stomach. Nagarmotha also helps in relieving fatigue and weakness from the body.
3. Dhanyak
Dhanyak is Ayurvedic herb which helps in increasing the appetite and taste of the mouth. It helps in detoxifying the impurities from the body.
4. Sugandh Bala
Sugandh Bala is one of the Ayurvedic herbs which is helpful in curing infections as well as helps in cooling the body.
5. Bilva
Bilva is an Ayurvedic herb which is used in strengthening the digestion and very beneficial in ulcerative colitis. Bilva acts as anti-inflammatory agents and also helpful in relieving constipation.
6. Praval
Praval is the Ayurvedic herb which helps in relieving digestion problem and also enhances immunity. Praval is also helpful in enhancing the bone strength in the body.
7. Mukta
Mukta helps in improving digestion and also helps in treating insomnia, anxiety and depression. Mukta is very good in regulating blood pressure and also maintaining proper functioning of the cardiac system.
8. Shatavari
Shatavari is an Ayurvedic herb which is a very good antioxidant. It also helps in relieving ulcer related problems and is also helpful in boosting the immune system.
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Conclusion
In this article we have discussed about Ulcerative colitis as well as maintain good sexual health and also the Ayurvedic aspect of disease as well as Ayurvedic remedies and Ayurvedic herbs regarding this. We have discussed about the causes of unhealthy sexual life due to ulcerative colitis and also the symptoms, diagnosis as well as treatment of this in modern. Ayurvedic herbs also helps in pacifying the tri dosha from the body mainly pita and for some extent vata dosha of the body. . Ayurveda helps in curing the disease from the route cause and helps in maintaining the healthy lifestyle. Ayurveda is an ancient therapy which helps to cure the patient by the root cause and also helps the patient to attain a healthy lifestyle. For more details of our products check out our website www.planetayurveda.com.
