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You get colon cancer when a polyp in your large intestine turns into cancer. Indications exist that a diet high in fiber (a lot of vegetables and oatmeal) prevent polyps from forming and reduce your probability of getting colon cancer.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 13y agoColitis is an autoimmune disease, so your body is attacking you. Autoimmune diseases are hereditary, and are passed down through family. 20% of people with UC have a family member who also has UC. There is no way to prevent colitis, but it occurs more frequently in industrialized countries, that have foods high in fat, and more often occurs in colder climates. People of European and Jewish decent are more common to get colitis. I would recommend that you do more research on UC.
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∙ 11y agoThe exact cause of colitis is not known. Infection, collagen disorder and auto immune disease is thought to be the cause of colitis.
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∙ 13y agoColitis is found in the large intestine.
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Is colitis contagious if someone has breast tumor?
No - colitis is not contagious. It is confined to the sufferer, and cannot be passed on to another person.
What is a good diet for someone with colitis?
Colitis is irritated by fatty or acidic foods, so whole grains are a great option for someone with this condition. Unprocessed foods such as fruits and vegetables are easy to digest, as well as proteins such as meat and cheese.
What is meant by a colitis diet?
A colitis diet is a diet for someone who suffers from colitis. Colitis is when the colon's inner lining becomes red, swollen and inflamed. This condition is painful. Avoiding foods such as alcohol, caffeine, carbonated beverages, dried fruits and vegetables, foods high in fiber, hot sauce, refined sugar, nuts and meats will help control colitis and reduce the symptoms, giving one greater comfort.
What is colitis nonspecific mean?
It means that it may not be a true ulcerative colitis but may be colitis related to some infection or antibiotic induced colitis
What are some factors of a colitis diet?
There are several sites that have information about colitis and diets for colitis. Here are two websites that might be able to help you: http://colitis.emedtv.com/ulcerative-colitis/ulcerative-colitis-diet.html AND http://www.webmd.com/ibd-crohns-disease/ulcerative-colitis/creating-an-ulcerative-colitis-plan
What is the difference between colitis and ulcerative colitis?
Colitis is a general term referring to inflammation of the colon, which can be caused by various factors such as infection or autoimmune conditions. Ulcerative colitis is a specific type of colitis that is a chronic inflammatory bowel disease characterized by ulcers in the colon and rectum. Ulcerative colitis is a subset of colitis.
Does geri halliwell have colitis?
she has colitis of the mouth :(
What is systemic colitis?
No such thing as systemic colitis
Bacterium induced colitis and pH?
Changes of pH in the bowel is an effect of colitis, and not the cause of colitis.
What is colitis called in the throat?
There is no such condition as colitis of the throat. Colitis means inflammation of the colon. Inflammation in the throat is called tonsillitis and pharyngitis.
What foods should I eat and what foods should I avoid when i have colitis?
There are no dietary restrictions for colitis. Avoidance of milk and diary products and highly spiced food can sometimes help some patients with colitis.
Can only men get colitis?
Men and women get colitis.
