Ulcerative colitis is a disease of unknown cause characterized by inflammation and ulceration of the large intestine (colon), resulting in the frequent passage of stools with blood and mucus. Acute attacks are more often during mental conflicts and emotional stress. Allergy to certain foods may be a factor in precipitating the disease. Milk, for instance, is on of the foods not well tolerated by patients.
Severe weakness in ulcerative colitis is the result of insufficient food consumption, loss of blood and electrolytes in the stools.
Diet:-
A soft, low - fibre, high - protein diet is recommended. In a vegetarian it is a difficult task, particularly when milk is also excluded.
Fat used in normal cooking is tolerated. Fried foods are not easily digested and therefore should be avoided.
All forms of irritant and stale foods should be strictly avoided. Raw salads, dried fruits and nuts, condiments and spices, papad, chutney and pickels are strictly prohibited.
Cereals should be taken in the refined form. Only dhuli dhal should be consumed.
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