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Crohn's disease - also known as ileitis - and ulcerative colitis affect the bowel. Medical practitioners refer to both conditions as inflammatory bowel disease.
SYMPTOMS Swelling in any part of the bowel as a
result of ulceration or inflammation is characteristic of Crohn's
disease. The deum1 the final part of the small intestine1 may be
particularly affected. Sometimes the passage of feces is
obstructed. In ulcerative
colitis, only
the large intestine is inflamed and there may be copious
diarrhoea. These conditions require the attention of a qualified
medical doctor.
HERBALISM
Try meadowsweet, chamomile. And licorice as a tea or mixture of tincture.
Slippery elm as tablets or a drink is soothing.
AROMATHRRAPY
Lemongrass massaged over the ABDOMEN is helpful
when there is gastric infection.
FROM THE LARDER
Eat foods that are high in
fibre, such as wholegrain cereals, pulses, fruit. and vegetables.
Take natural yoghurt, sweetened with a little honey, several
times a day.
SELF-HELP
Keep a record of foods
that appear to aggravate the condition and avoid them in future.
Caution Avoid
licorice in pregnancy or if you have high blood pressure.