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Ulcerative colitis is a form of colitis, a disease of the intestine, specifically the large intestine or colon, that includes characteristic ulcers, or open sores, in the colon. The main symptom of active disease is usually diarrhea mixed with blood, of gradual onset which often leads to anaemia.
Anti-ulcer agents are medications or supplements used to cure the damage of mucosal layer on organs to prevent the damage from further extending to deeper regions to cause complications. An anti-ulcer medication for treating mouth ulcer is triamcinolone, a corticosteroid. Other anti-ulcer supplements include vitamin B2 and vitamin B12.
Kaopectate is an orally taken medication from Jonathan Jordan for the treatment of mild diarrhea. It is also sometimes used to treat indigestion, nausea, and stomach ulcers. The active ingredients have varied over time, and are different between the United States and Canada. The original active ingredients were kaolinite and pectin.
Occasional loose stools and diarrhea happen to all of us from time to time, “but if it starts to pop up more often—more than a couple days in a row—or if it seems to keep coming back ...
Depending on how your body responds, you may be able to tolerate lower-fat dairy products like low-fat yogurt and low-fat milk while you have symptoms. Alcohol and Caffeinated Beverages
Tenesmus may be misinterpreted as constipation, due to the urge to defecate despite small volume of stool passage. Bloody diarrhea and abdominal pain may be more prominent features in severe disease. [12] The severity of abdominal pain with UC varies from mild discomfort to very painful bowel movements and abdominal cramping. [14]
The body can usually fight off the disease on its own. The most important factor when treating gastroenteritis is the replacement of fluids and electrolytes that are lost because of the diarrhea and vomiting. [citation needed] Antibiotics will not be effective if the cause of gastroenteritis is a viral infection.
A new study has suggested that damage to the upper gastrointestinal tract from conditions such as reflux, peptic ulcers, and prolonged use of NSAIDS may increase Parkinson’s risk by 76%.