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Colitis: Conditions
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Ulcerative colitis is a long-term (chronic) condition affecting the colon. The colon... known as the large intestine, removes nutrients from undigested food, and expels waste products through the rectum and anus when you pass stools (faeces).
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Ulcerative colitis (UC) is a condition that affects the large intestine - the rectum and colon. It may affect only a part of the large intestine, or the entire colon and rectum. Rarely, it may affect the last part of the small intestine, called the ileum.
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The infection of the bowel which results from meat-eating ... gives rise to colitis and causes a spastic or contracted condition of the descending colon, a condition found in the most obstinate forms of constipation. [HHH p.140]
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A quick review of ulcerative colitis shows how many imbalances could contribute to the condition. Therefore, gaining true relief from colitis will usually require a multi-factorial, natural approach as is offered at The Raj.
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Ulcerative colitis appears to be a disease primarily of those living in Western, industrialized societies. Whether this is because of some kind of condition of the environment in which people live, or their diet, is not known.
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[One] confusing condition called irritable bowel syndrome is not like either ulcerative colitis or Crohn disease. Irritable bowel syndrome is a common disorder of the intestine that leads to cramps, excessive production of gas, bloating, and changes in bowel habits.
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