Colitis:weight loss 

Colitis refers to inflammation of the colon. The disease results from prolonged irritation and inflammation of the delicate membrane which lines the walls of the colon. Chronic ulcerative colitis is a severe prolonged inflammation of the colon or large bowel, in which ulcers form on the walls of the colon.

Colitis Symptoms Increased urgency to move the bowel, bloody mucus in the stools Colitis usually begins in the lower part of the colon and spreads upwards. Symptoms like increased urgency to move the bowel, followed by cramping pains in the abdomen and, sometimes, bloody mucus in the stools. The loss of blood and fluid from the bowels results in weakness, fever, nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, and anemic and finally there is weight loss or underweight.

Poorly digested roughage especially of cereals and carbohydrates for long term. Allergic sensitivity to certain foods, intake of antibiotics and severe stress.

One or two ripe bananas taken every day are one of the most effective home remedies for ulcerative colitis A glass of buttermilk taken daily is another effective remedy for colitis. Tender Coconut is found effective. Steamed apples also aid the healing of ulcerative lesions as they contains ample concentration of iron and phosphorus. Drumsticks are also useful in colitis. A teaspoon of fresh leaf juice, mixed with an equal quantity of honey and a glass of tender coconut water, is given two or three times daily as a herbal medicine for the treatment of this disease. Papaya juice, raw cabbage juice and carrot juice. Have steamed vegetables.

Divya Kutajarishtam, Kushmanda Rasayanam is useful for the same complaint.

once after controlling colitis problem, gradually you will gain your weight.

Please feel free to ask for questions if any.

with regards, Dr. Vijay