Question 1

is cayenne pepper supplement good or bad for ulcerative colitis? is there any natural supplement that helps with colitis?

Accepted Answer

UC: There is no specific diet or dietary restriction in UC.  If it bothers you then don't use it is a good rule of thumb. Some might think that cayenne pepper would be bad, but there is no evidence to support that. There is no natural supplement but medications generally work quite well.

Question 2

can crohns disease or ulcerative colitis cause bad night sweats?

Accepted Answer

: Anything that causes fever can result in night sweats, which usually are the result of fever breaking during the night. Inflammatory bowel disease certainly can do this, but it most likely when your UC or Crohn's disease have flared up. However, night sweats rarely would be the only symptom of these problems. Discuss with your doctor. Good luck.

Question 3

can crohns disease/ulcerative colitis cause constipation? or mostly constipation with bouts of diarrhea?

Accepted Answer

: Yes. But don't self diagnose. Best is to get checked by a gastroenterologist.

Question 4

can ulcerative colitis have a real cure?

Accepted Answer

Difficult problem: Crohn's and ulcerative colitis are both difficult problems. The surgical procedures, resection, ostomy, anastomosis are added when medical therapy alone is not able to control. Neither disease is curable, both are managed. Diet with avoidance of irritants like gluten, fat, lactose and bile can help. Be well.

Question 5

what is a common ulcerative colitis medicine?

Accepted Answer

Lots: Steroids (oral, iv, rectal); sulfasalazine  (azulfidine) Mesalamine in various forms  (oral, -lialda, asacol, pentasa, apriso, generic; rowasa, (mesalamine) canasa-rectal suppositories or enemas); immunomodulators: 6 mercaptopurine, azathioprine (oral); biologics: infliximab, cyclosporine-iv); antibiotics; probiotics (e.g. Vsl3); surgery.

Question 6

tips for someone living with ulcerative colitis?

Accepted Answer

Find your balance: Get your life into balance to get the disease into remission and stick with it.  Sacrifice what you must, get the right medications or whatever. Then- stick with a regimen to keep the inflammation in control.

Question 7

will eating ginger bother my ulcerative colitis.?

Accepted Answer

Probably: What goes in must come out. Careful of spices and food additives.

Question 8

what can i do about ulcerative colitis? i'm only 18.

Accepted Answer

Ulcerative Colitis: The best treatment for ulcerative colitis is suppression therapy and close monitoring for the complications of the disease.  There is no cure for the disease but there a lots of good medical treatments to help keep flares to a minimum.

Question 9

is it possible for a child to get ulcerative colitis?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Most of the cases are found in children over 10 years old.

Question 10

will ulcerative colitis stop me from going on my vacation?

Accepted Answer

Maybe: I assume that you have had the diagnosis confirmed and are under proper treatment by a GI specialist.  A vacation can be ruined by the constant search for a bathroom. So uc will not stop you if under control, but your GI doctor can recommend the best regimen to minimize discomfort and inconvenience during your vacation.

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