Homeopathic Treatment for Ulcerative Colitis
Homeopathic treatment for Ulcerative Colitis is natural and very effective. Homeopathic medicines for ulcerative colitis work by moderating the overactive immune system. The homeopathic medicines for ulcerative colitis work on three levels. Firstly they aim to control the acute symptoms of diarrhea containing blood/mucus and tenesmus in ulcerative colitis. Here the intensity and frequency of symptoms are controlled. Secondly, they help in halting the progress of inflammation and ulcer formation in colon and rectum. Thirdly, they help in improving general health that has been deteriorated from long standing ulcerative colitis. Homeopathic medicines for ulcerative colitis are totally safe for use . Even if they are used for a long periods, homeopathic .
The homeopathic medicines for ulcerative colitis that I have found to be the most effective are Merc Cor, Merc Sol, Nux Vomica, Phosphorus and Colchicum.
What is Ulcerative Colitis?
Ulcerative Colitis is a disease in which inflammation and ulcers occur in the colon and rectum. Colon refers to the large intestine of our body. In ulcerative Colitis any part of colon can get affected. Ulcerative Colitis is one of the two diseases which fall under the term inflammatory bowel disease. The other being Crohn’s disease.
What Causes Ulcerative Colitis?
The exact cause of Ulcerative Colitis is not known. But it is considered to be an autoimmune disease. Auto Immune disorders are caused by misdirected immune responses. This happens when body’s defence cells start attacking healthy body tissues. This occurs as a result of mistaken identity as the healthy tissues are detected to be foreign by our body’s defence cells. The cells of our immune system that are majorly involved in such reaction are called as T-cells. The exact reason of what triggers this reaction of immune system is still unclear. Environmental, genetics and stress factors are thought to be linked with the triggering of such an immune response. Autoimmune disorders can affect various body parts. In ulcerative colitis, colon and rectum are the target sites for T-cells. There are two ways ( hypothesis) in which an autoimmune response leading to ulcerative colitis can get triggered . The first being when the T cells mistakenly attack the friendly bacteria residing in colon and as a result damage to the intestinal and rectal linings occurs. The second way is when the response of T-cells directed in fighting with some actual bacterial infection of large intestine continues to be active even when the infection is completely cured. As a result the colon and rectum gets inflamed and ulcerated.
What are the Symptoms of Ulcerative Colitis?
The first major symptom of ulcerative colitis is diarrhea with blood and mucus. Tenesmus is another chief symptom of ulcerative colitis. Tenesmus is a condition where a person constantly feels an urge to pass stool and a ‘never get done’ feeling even after passing stool. Lower abdomen cramps may also appear prominently. In addition to this, general symptom of weight loss, weakness, anemia and loss of appetite may also appear. In severe cases body parts other than colon and rectum can get involved . They are – kidneys, joints, eyes, skin and liver .
Homeopathic Medicines for Ulcerative Colitis
Merc Cor – One of the best Homeopathic Medicines for Ulcerative Colitis when there is marked Tenesmus
Merc Cor is one of the top grade homeopathic medicines for ulcerative colitis. I have successfully treated a number of cases of ulcerative cases with Merc Cor when tenesmus is a marked symptom . The major symptom that indicate the use of Merc Cor are loose stool with blood, mucus and tenesmus. But amongst these symptoms tenesmus stands out more prominently.This means that a person needing Merc Cor has a constant urge to pass stool. He feels persistent pressing and straining in rectum. No satisfaction follows after stool evacuation. This feeling is typically called as a ‘never get done feeling’ . For Merc Cor to be used symptoms of cutting, colicky abdominal pain and burning in rectum can also be present.
Merc Sol – Homeopathic Medicine for Ulcerative Colitis with Intense Bleeding
Another medicine that I have found of immense help in ulcerative colitis treatment is Merc Sol. The symptoms presented by person needing Merc Sol are very similar to Merc Cor including diarrhea, passage of blood/mucus from rectum and tenesmus. But when it comes to making a choice between these two medicines, I have realised that Merc Sol is indicated when intense bleeding from rectum over shadows other symptoms. Along with bleeding , stool may or may not be loose. The color of stool may vary from yellow, green, grayish white to brown. Corrosive burning at the anus may also appear. Along with above symptoms chilliness, shivering and exhaustion may also be present.
Nux Vomica – One of the Most Used Homeopathic Medicines for Ulcerative Colitis with Ineffectual Urging for Stool
Nux Vomica is next wonderful homeopathic medicine for Ulcerative Colitis treatment. I have seen excellent results from using Nux Vomica in ulcerative colitis treatment. The redline symptom for selecting Nux Vomica in ulcerative colitis is ineffectual urging for stool. Patient passes little scanty stool at very frequent intervals. Stool is always unsatisfactory. There is feeling of incomplete bowel evacuation. Another essential symptom guiding use of Nux Vomica is abdomen pain before passing stool. This abdomen pain is temporarily relieved from passing stool even if it is scanty. Nux Vomica can also be considered for acute aggravation of symptoms in ulcerative colitis from alcohol intake, coffee or spicy food.
Phosphorus – One of the Top Homeopathic Medicines for Ulcerative Colitis when there is copious diarrhea
While treating ulcerative colitis, Phosphorus has given satisfactory results to me in cases presented with complaint of copious diarrhea. There is sudden, gushing and forcible passage of stool. As soon as anything is eaten the urge for stool appears. Urgency of stool is also marked. Bleeding with stool is also present. Blood is mainly bright red in color. Mucus especially green colored may also be passed with stool. Debility and weakness appear predominantly from copious diarrhea.
Colchicum – Homeopathic Medicine for Ulcerative Colitis When Stool Contains large amounts of Mucus
I have noticed remarkable results in ulcerative Colitis with use of Colchicum when mucus quantity in stool is very copious. The mucus is transparent and jelly like. White shred like particles in large quantity may also appear in stool. Pain in rectum and tenesmus may also accompany stool . Colchicum is also highly suitable when joint pains are present in ulcerative colitis.
For ulcerative colitis how often and for how long should the chosen remedy be taken?
Thank you for the clear profile of each remedy. I suspect the covid vaccines (x2 in 2020 …… unfortunately required!) started my colitis. Is that a possibility? I never usually accept vaccination.
How do I know the potency and frequency of these medicines I should take?
Respected Doctor
I am 58 years old male suffering from ulcerative colitis from the last 20 years. Never in remission in the last 20 years
On steroid dependent, mesacol 4 gms daily, and azothiopirine 100 mgdaily. No diahreah as such but pass 5-6 semi solid stools everyday with little blood 2-3 times. slight burning in the rectum after stool. Cramps and little pain in the lower abdomen and left side before passing stool. I am suffering from anxiety, depression and lack of sleep
I am a non smoker, non drinker, strictly vegeterian.
retired private school teacher.
no govt job.
can you prescribe some good homeopathic medicines Doctor?
Thanks
Regards
Respected Doctor
I am 58 years old male suffering from ulcerative colitis from the last 20 years. Never in remission in the last 20 years
On steroid dependent, mesacol 4 gms daily, and azothiopirine 100 mgdaily. No diahreah as such but pass 5-6 semi solid stools everyday with little blood 2-3 times. slight burning in the rectum after stool. Cramps and little pain in the lower abdomen and left side before passing stool. I am suffering from anxiety, depression and lack of sleep
I am a non smoker, non drinker, strictly vegeterian.
retired private school teacher.
no govt job.
can you prescribe some good homeopathic medicines Doctor?
Thanks so much for the blog article. Great.
I want to know what doses and strength of these meds we start
Hello my name is Gerard . I have had ulcerative colitis for 9 years now . 90% of my flare ups are because of stress. Will these herbs help me have normal solid bowel movements?? This disease consumes my life …..I want to be able to live a normal life again
Sir lam sufferi g from ulcerative colities as examined through colonoscopy.some weight loss .surround 2 kgs from 72 to 70 marked over the years.wtih haemoglobin of 12. .backache was a constant problem since many yers.i am with allopathy Medicine for a month. I am a strong believer of homeopathy and have been using for anyu kind of normal deseases
I doctor has given Tablet Mesacol of 1.2 mg twice a day for three months after consuming other medicines for plies bleeding.bacterial infection. Antacids. Folic acid etc
Pl advise how to go about homeopathy medicine for curing this desease
Yours
ANANTA PADA DASH
I’m in a pretty bad UC flare up and was wondering if you have a recommended Merc Sol to buy?
suggest less expensive treatment for ulcerative colitis
I took a very good idea from this
My husband developed loose stools with gas and it has lasted for almost three weeks. There have been no other symptoms. The stool is not watery, but it is very soft. He has been having to move his bowels a couple of times a day. There has been no pain and no weakness or loss of appetite. He has never had anything like this before. In fact, I have always called him iron gut!
Of course, he is worried now and has made an appointment with an M.D. for next week. I try to avoid any pharmaceuticals, so I am concerned about what they will give him. Any help would be appreciated.