Hey as Ulcerative colitis affects men and women, between the ages of fifteen and thirty-five

The diagnostic work-up for ulcerative colitis includes:

Stool specimens

Blood tests

An endoscopy with biopsies of the mucosa

A barium enema X-ray

Video capsule endoscopy

CT or MRI enterography

Ulcerative Colitis Healing Diet

Follow a gluten free diet.

Practice good food-combining.

Take one teaspoon of ground flax seeds, twice a day.

Drink ginger tea to alleviate abdominal pain.

Drink eight to ten glasses of water, per day.

Avoid stress. Enjoy life.

Natural Supplements for Ulcerative Colitis

Lactobacillus acidophilus are live microorganisms in the gastrointestinal tract, they help improve bowel function.

L-Glutamine may ease the symptoms of ulcerative colitis.

Pancreatic enzyme taken before eating helps break down fats.

Iron supplements are essential if you are anemic or have episodes of severe bleeding.

Multivitamin/minerals strengthens the immune system and limits intestinal inflammation.

Psyllium can be introduced when inflammation subsides