858 - What is Ulcerative Colitis and How Can it be Treated?

Ulcerative colitis is an inflammatory and autoimmune process that affects 1% of the population. It is a kind of inflammatory bowel disease that damages the lining of your intestinal tract. 

If you have it, it can cause painful symptoms. 

Tune in to hear more about what colitis is, how to know if you have it, and, most importantly, how you can treat it.

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00:00 Intro 

01:01 What is colitis? 

04:37 What are the symptoms? 

07:02 The prevalance of colitis 

08:38 Risk factors for colitis 

14:07 Testing for colitis 

15:33 Conventional treatment options

16:23 Natural treatments

19:36 Colitis diets

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DISCLAIMER: The information on this site is not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified healthcare provider before starting any new treatment or discontinuing an existing treatment.

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