How to Treat Chronic Colitis

Sep 29, 2024 Source: Cainiu Health
Disease description:

I have chronic colitis and am currently undergoing treatment. I don't like taking medication, but experience severe pain and feel generally unwell mentally. I would like to know how to treat chronic colitis.

Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Shen Yonghua

Chronic colitis is a common digestive system disease, and the following are some common treatment methods:

1. Medication: Depending on the condition, appropriate medications such as aminosalicylic acid preparations, glucocorticoids, and immunosuppressants may be selected. Medications should be taken according to medical advice.

2. Dietary adjustments: Avoid high-fat, high-fiber, and spicy or irritating foods. Increase intake of easily digestible foods such as white rice, bananas, applesauce, and baked potatoes. Maintain adequate hydration to prevent dehydration.

3. Lifestyle modifications: Reduce stress, ensure sufficient rest, engage in moderate exercise, quit smoking, and limit alcohol consumption, all of which can help alleviate symptoms.

4. Psychological support: Chronic illness may cause mental stress, and appropriate psychological counseling and support can help patients better cope with the disease.

5. Surgical treatment: In rare cases, if medication proves ineffective or there are severe complications, surgical treatment may be considered.

6. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) therapies: Treatments such as acupoint application may also be used as adjunctive therapies.