Cases of non-specific ulcerative colitis (Crohn's disease) are not common in modern medicine. Nevertheless, inflammation followed by ulceration of the large intestine is a rather dangerous condition, since in the absence of qualified assistance it leads to a lot of complications.
Causes of non-specific ulcerative colitis
Unfortunately, the mechanism of this disease is still under study. However, some risk factors have been identified. In particular, there is a genetic predisposition here.
In addition, as a result of recent tests, it was determined that patients in the blood contain specific antibodies to their own cells of the large intestine. This gave grounds to believe that nonspecific colitis in some cases has an autoimmune origin and is associated with a malfunction of the body's defense system. On the other hand, some scientists believe that hypersensitivityimmunity is not associated with the structures of the intestine, but with the bacteria that live in it.
Main symptoms of non-specific ulcerative colitis
Immediately it should be noted that colitis is a chronic disease, in which exacerbations are replaced by periods of relative well-being, and vice versa. As a rule, inflammation occurs in one or another part of the rectum, but over time, the affected area increases in size, and sometimes captures the entire mucous membrane of the large intestine.
Crohn's disease (ulcerative colitis) is accompanied by pulling, cramping pains in the lower abdomen. As a rule, with such attacks, there is also a strong urge to defecate. Along with this, the body temperature rises to 37.5 degrees. Patients complain of lethargy and weakness, suffer from increased fatigue and loss of appetite.
Diarrhea appears from time to time, and in the feces, blood impurities can be seen. Sometimes patients complain of constipation - it is difficult to empty the intestines even if the feces are relatively soft.
With severe inflammation and ulceration of the large intestine, severe intestinal bleeding can occur, which is extremely dangerous for human he alth and even life.
Treatment of non-specific ulcerative colitis
Unfortunately, the exact causes of inflammation cannot be established, therefore the treatment in this case is symptomatic. However, the right therapy canachieve sustained remission. First of all, the patient is prescribed anti-inflammatory and analgesic drugs. This stops the further development of the inflammatory process, relieves pain and normalizes body temperature. In more severe cases, steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs are used.
In addition, patients are prescribed drugs that inhibit the activity of the immune system, in particular, Cyclosporine and Azathioprine. In some cases, antidiarrheal agents are indicated. For anemia, which invariably develops as a result of constant bleeding, iron-containing products are used.
Of course, there are other methods to stop ulcerative colitis. Alternative treatment includes taking a decoction of wheat grains and turnips. An important part of therapy is a proper diet, which excludes the use of foods rich in fiber, as well as spicy, s alty, sour and fried foods.
Only in the most severe cases, the patient needs surgery, which includes partial or complete resection of the large intestine.
