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What should do during ulcerative colitis flare up
Gastrointestinal Disorders
Question #20800
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What should do during ulcerative colitis flare up - #20800

Akshay
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I am having ulcerative colitis from last 5 years and flare up occurred almost every 1-2 years. What I should do during flare up to reduce inflammation naturally. Taking mesacol OD once in a day and 2-3 during flareups.

Age: 40
Chronic illnesses: Ulcerative colitis
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Hello , you have to maintain a healthy diet along with medication and yoga Rx. Kutaj Ghanvati 1 tab BD Arogya vardhini Vati -1tab BD Bilvadi powder 1/2 tsf with leukworm water Mulethi Powder 1/2 tsf with honey+ghee

1. Diet Eat soothing, gut-healing foods:

moong dal khichdi (with very little ghee), boiled apple, and mashed banana (ripe only). Steamed vegetables like bottle gourd (lauki), pumpkin, ridge gourd (turai).

Avoid:

Dairy (especially milk), spicy/oily food, raw salads, citrus fruits, gluten (wheat), and processed foods. Cold drinks and refrigerated items.

2. Stay Hydrated Drink boiled and cooled water (slightly warm) throughout the day. You can add a pinch of saunf (fennel) powder for added gut support.

Avoid overeating.

YOGA Practice gentle yoga: Pawanmuktasana, Vajrasana after meals, and Pranayama like Anulom Vilom ,Bhramari

NOTE- Get your hemoglobin, iron, vitamin D, and B12 levels checked regularly — deficiencies are common. If you notice a specific food always triggers flares, note it and avoid it.

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Avoid vegetables like cabbage, chilly, capsicum, cauliflower. Have buttermilk daily. Avoid oily, frozen, canned, junk food completely. Have more coariader in meal. Tab. Pravalpanchamrut (mukta). 2-0-2 before meal Tab kutaj ghan vati ( if loose motion are there)

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Kutazghan wati Arogyawardhini wati Kutajarisht Bhumiaamlaki swaras Take fruits vegetables and salads regularly

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Regular use of buttermilk. Cap.Florasante 1-0-1

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Sukumar gritha two spoons with warm milk two times a day Hinguwastka churna one spoon with warm water two times a day Avoid oily, spicy foods

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Divya Bilvadi Churna - 100 grams Divya Gangadhar Churna - 50 grams Divya Shankh Bhasma - 10 grams Divya Kapardak Bhasma - 10 grams Divya Kaharva Pishti - 10 grams Mix all the above medicines and take 1 teaspoon of the mixture half-an-hour before meals with water. Divya Kutajaghan Vati - Take 1 tablet in the morning and evening after meals with lukewarm water. Divya Kutajarishta - Mix 4 teaspoons of the medicine with an equal amount of water and take after meals in the morning and evening. Do not take milk or milk products. Buttermilk can be taken

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Ulcerative colitis flares can be quite challenging, but incorporating Ayurveda, alongside your current medication, may help manage symptoms. During a flare-up, the focus is on cooling inflammation and enhancing the digestion. In Ayurveda, this condition can often be associated with an imbalance in the Pitta dosha, so the goal is to calm excess Pitta.

First, nutrition plays a central role. Opt for a Pitta-soothing diet, which includes cooling, stable and grounding foods. Avoid spicy, oily, and hot foods as they can aggravate Pitta. Instead, reach for things like cooked vegetables, white rice, and easily digestible grains like quinoa or oats. A pinch of fennel or cumin powder sprinkled over meals may aid digestion and help in cooling the body’s system as well. Drink coconut water or buttermilk, they are cooling and soothing to the digestive tract.

Herbal remedies can complement dietary changes. Aloe vera juice, when taken early morning on an empty stomach, is known for its cooling properties, make sure its fresh and free of added sugars. Triphala, a well-known Ayurvedic formulation, can support bowel health; just take it in hot water during the day.

Lifestyle tweaks are also key. Stress aggravates symptoms, so try incorporating relaxation practices like yoga, pranayama (breathing exercises), or meditation into daily routine. Bhramari or Shitali Pranayama can specifically help in calming the Pitta dosha. Adequate sleep, especially by maintaining routine sleep schedules, can also support healing and reduce the overall stress on the body.

Moreover, keeping it simple is crucial. Engage in light, gentle exercises like walking or stretching, nothing too intense which can increase Pitta. If naturally feasible, consider Abhyanga (self oil massage) with cooling oils like coconut or olive oil — it can help calm the nervous system and ground your energy levels.

However, during a severe flare-up, it’s essential to consult with healthcare professional and continue medications as suggested by your doctor. In Ayurveda, it’s about complementing the existing regimen, not replacing it. When symptoms are acute, immediate medical intervention is crucial, don’t overlook ,that.

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