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Symptoms of Ulcerative Colitis-1

Patient was instructed on the symptoms of ulcerative colitis as follows: Abdominal pain Pain is secondary to the inflammation and swelling of the large intestinal walls. Abdominal cramps Contractions of the smooth muscle in the swollen large intestines result in cramps. Reduced appetite The abdominal pain and cramps can reduce the appetite and patients can be averse to eating, fearing the activation of symptoms with food. Bloody stool The inflammation can lead to ulcerations in [...]

Ulcerative Colitis

Patient was educated on ulcerative colitis as follows: Ulcerative colitis is a condition, secondary to chronic inflammation in the intestines. Ulcerative colitis can occur due to an abnormal autoimmune response, which develops inflammatory cells that damage the cells of the intestinal wall and lead to symptoms of the inflammatory bowel disease. Factors like diet and stress can aggravate the symptoms of inflammatory process. Ulcerative colitis typically involves only large intestine and rectum. Also, the inflammation [...]

Lifestyle Modifications for Peptic Ulcer-2

Patient was educated on lifestyle modifications for peptic ulcers as follows: Maintain compliance with regular meal times. Try eating small and multiple meals. Maintain a small snack with you always, in the event of any delay in meal time. Have an interval of at least three hours between your dinner and sleep time. This helps prevent episodes of acid reflux. Moderation with caffeinated drinks can help manage your symptoms better and prevent any acute episodes [...]

Lifestyle Modifications for Peptic Ulcer-1

Patient was educated on lifestyle modifications for peptic ulcers as follows: Incorporate probiotic foods, such as, yogurt and aged cheese in your diet. Avoid eating undercooked meat and uncooked raw vegetables, as they might lead to infection with H. pylori and aggravation of symptoms of peptic ulcer. Avoid consumption of tobacco and alcohol products. Tobacco and alcohol products can cause damage to the inner lining of the stomach and intestines and lead to ulcer formation. [...]

Measures to Avoid H. Pylori Infection

Patient was educated on measures to avoid H. Pylori infection as follows: Hand hygiene This bacterium can be present in feces, saliva, and vomit of healthy individuals, as not all individuals with H. pylori in them show up with symptoms of peptic ulcer disease. So, the bacterium can be transmitted unknowingly and accidentally from one to the other. Observing good hand hygiene helps with avoiding getting infected with the bacterium. Always drink water from a [...]