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Colitis Diet Sheet
- Ulcerative Colitis - Dietary Considerations
- Highlights
- Introduction
- Causes
- Risk Factors
- Symptoms
- Complications
Treatment
Treatment can help suppress the inflammatory response and manage symptoms. A treatment plan for ulcerative colitis includes:
- Diet and nutrition
- Medications
- Surgery (when necessary)
Diet and Nutrition
Malnutrition may occur in ulcerative colitis, although it tends to be less severe than with Crohns disease. Patients with ulcerative colitis may experience reduced appetite and weight loss.
Patients should strive to eat a well-balanced healthy diet and focus on getting enough calories, protein,...
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