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UC affects the colon, primarily.
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What is Erythema and friability in stomach comparable with gastritis?
The mucosa of the GI tract become inflamed, thereby making it easy for it to get damaged and break. This is common in ulcerative colitis, proctitis, and other inflammatory diseases of the GI tract.
What are the foods that cannot be included in a colitis diet?
Some people with ulcerative colitis find that coffee or caffeine exacerbates diarrhea and cramping. Other people complain that raw vegetables or high-fiber foods cause their GI symptoms.
Can Lecithin act as an emulsifier in the intestinal tract?
Lecithin is good for the GI tract. It's consists of phospholipids, which are important components of the intestinal mucus layer. That is why lecithin is used to cure ulcerative colitis.
Colitis is it contagious?
a family member was diagnosed with this illness. the gi dr. stated that this was contagious via fecal and/or oral route can taking only one round of antibiotics cause you to have pseudomembranous colitis
What Gi track organ's only function is propulsion?
The pharynx
What is the strongest muscle in the GI tract organ?
The stomach has the thickest walls and the strongest muscle in all the GI tract organs. : )
What organ system moves food into the body?
The gastrointestinal (GI) system
When alcohol and barbiturates are ingested and absorbed from the GI tract what organ is the first to receive them?
Liver
Lower abdominal pain in the left side. Not pregnancy related.Doctors suggest Colitis. But never suffered diarrhea. Is it possible me suffering from Colitis even when diarrhea is absent?
I am not a doctor but I do have colitis. Although having colitis without "the runs" is highly unlikely, it's still possible. Another thing to check is for blood in your stool. Although this may not be visible, it is best to have a rectal done by your doctor or bringing a stool sample to your doctor. Also if you are not already, see a GI doctor. The sure fire way to know If you have colitis or not is to have a colonoscope.
What is the best diet for colitis prevention?
With Colitis you want to avoid foods that are "trigger foods", those that tend to upset your GI tract and cause discomfort. The general recommendation is to follow a well balanced healthy meal plan. There is no specific diet plan recommended since Colitis is not caused by what you eat or don't eat. You just want to eat the foods that are high in nutrients.
What is the internal organ system called that breaks that breaks down food?
gastrointestingal system (GI)
How many different types of colic are there?
Colic can have many causes becaues it is simply abdominal pain, besides being caused by problems in the GI tract, abdominal pain can be seen with pain anywhere in the body. Some different types of colic are: spasmodic, impaction, gas, strangulation, displacement. Different causes of colic are: ulcerative colitis, gastric ulcers, ileus, enteroliths, infarction, intussusception, volvulus, tumors, interitis, gastritis, obstruction, perforation, laminitis, etc.
