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Ulcerative Colitis Diet Food
- Ulcerative Colitis - Dietary Considerations
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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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Ulcerative Colitis
Source: Harvard Decision Guide
Prevention There is no way to prevent ulcerative colitis. However, some people are able to decrease the frequency of symptoms by avoiding certain... Read more »
Ulcerative Colitis: Causes
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
SurgeryProctocolectomy and Ileoanal AnastomosisProctocolectomy is removal of the entire colon, including the lower part of the rectum and the... Read more »
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