Living With Ulcerative Colitis

Living With Ulcerative Colitis Ulcerative Colitis affects the Large Intestine (Colon) The colon is part of the digestive tract. When food is ingested it goes through the mouth, down the esophagus, to the stomach, then to the small intestine, which empties into the large intestine. The large intestine, averaging three feet in length, absorbs nutrients and water from food as it pushes it along toward the rectum. Once the food, now a waste product, reaches …

…medications. When in remission it is OK to experiment with new foods to see what the colon can handle, but if something upsets the GI track, it is smart to stay away from that food. To prevent flare-ups it is important for patients to take their medication everyday even when they are symptom free. Living with Ulcerative Colitis doesn’t have to ruin ones life, it only challenges them to do what their body needs.