Ulcerative Colitis (PittajGrahani) is an inflammatory bowel disease, which causes inflammation and ulceration of inner lining of the colon and rectum. The inflammation usually begins in the rectum and spreads upward to the entire colon. This disease can occur at any age but its onset is most common among people between ages of 15 - 40. Ulcerative Colitis also appears to run in some families. Autoimmune factors, food allergies, collagen disorders, genetic factors and infection are some of the factors that cause inflammation in cases of Ulcerative Colitis. According to Ayurveda, all the factors that imbalance Pitta are responsible for this problem. These include eating while watching TV or walking, excessive heat or exposure of the sun, excessive alcohol and smoking, excessive mental activity, skipping meals, spicy, sour or stale and infected foods, etc.
Ayurvedic treatment for Ulcerative Colitis is very effective. It is a combination of personalized herbal medicines, diet and lifestyle plans along with customized home remedies for Ulcerative Colitis that addresses the root-cause of the problem.