Can I drink yogurt with colitis?

Written by Zhu Dan Hua
Gastroenterology
Updated on September 26, 2024
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Colitis is relatively common in clinical practice, especially in gastroenterology. The treatment generally involves two steps: first, medication treatment; second, dietary treatment. For patients with colitis, they can consume yogurt unless they have a clear allergy to yogurt or experience abdominal discomfort after consuming it. The main symptoms patients display are abdominal pain and abnormal stools, characterized by pain in the lower left abdomen or loose stools, and sometimes even fever. For these symptoms, we can choose to treat with certain medications. Antispasmodic analgesics can be added for abdominal pain, and medications to stop diarrhea or regulate the intestinal flora can be used for diarrhea. However, if there is a fever, oral anti-inflammatory drugs may be considered as needed. The diet should focus on light, liquid-based, and easy-to-digest foods, avoiding spicy foods. Of course, consuming yogurt is not a problem, so patients with colitis can eat yogurt, but not excessively, especially if they experience abdominal pain. It is suggested to reduce the amount of yogurt consumed. (The use of medications should be under the guidance of a doctor.)

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Can colitis be cured completely?

Colitis is quite common in clinical settings, especially in the gastroenterology outpatient department. Patients generally present with abdominal discomfort or abnormal stool, where the discomfort typically manifests as intermittent pain or discomfort in the lower left abdomen. Abnormal stool is characterized by an increase in frequency, a loose texture, and even a watery appearance, occurring more than three times a day. Typically, patients have mucus in their stools but no blood, and generally do not exhibit alarming symptoms such as fever or bloody stools. Treatment usually consists of two types: dietary adjustments and therapeutic remedies. It is generally advised for patients to consume easily digestible foods to maintain regular bowel movements and avoid spicy foods. Medication for colitis is symptomatic, potentially including anti-diarrheal agents, adjustments to the intestinal flora, or antispasmodic pain relief. The treatment outcomes for colitis are generally good and can often be completely curative. (The use of medications should be under the guidance of a doctor.)

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Risk of cancerous transformation in ulcerative colitis

The likelihood of cancerous transformation in ulcerative colitis is not very high. Generally, patients with ulcerative colitis who have had the disease for more than a decade and have not undergone treatment might be at risk of malignancy. Active treatment and regular gastroscopic checks can prevent the development of cancer. Therapeutically, options include using mesalazine for anti-inflammatory treatment, as well as using Bacillus cereus or Bifidobacterium triplex to regulate the intestinal flora. Additionally, if a patient with ulcerative colitis experiences chills, fever, and severe purulent bloody stools, it may be necessary to consider treatment with steroids and immunosuppressants. (Please use medication under the guidance of a physician.)

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Can colitis cause anal pain?

The main symptoms of chronic colitis include abdominal pain, diarrhea, or the presence of snot-like mucus in the stool. If there is anal pain, it may indicate the coexistence of hemorrhoids, as chronic colitis alone does not cause anal pain; anal pain is mainly due to hemorrhoids. Chronic colitis can be diagnosed through colonoscopy, which may reveal hyperemia, erosion, or edema of the intestinal mucosa, as well as white mucus adhering to the intestines. In terms of treatment, Western medicine primarily uses probiotics to regulate the intestinal flora, while Chinese medicine may involve oral administration of herbal medicines based on syndrome differentiation, as well as external treatments like moxibustion and enemas, which can also be effective.

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Can I drink yogurt with colitis?

Colitis is relatively common in clinical practice, especially in gastroenterology. The treatment generally involves two steps: first, medication treatment; second, dietary treatment. For patients with colitis, they can consume yogurt unless they have a clear allergy to yogurt or experience abdominal discomfort after consuming it. The main symptoms patients display are abdominal pain and abnormal stools, characterized by pain in the lower left abdomen or loose stools, and sometimes even fever. For these symptoms, we can choose to treat with certain medications. Antispasmodic analgesics can be added for abdominal pain, and medications to stop diarrhea or regulate the intestinal flora can be used for diarrhea. However, if there is a fever, oral anti-inflammatory drugs may be considered as needed. The diet should focus on light, liquid-based, and easy-to-digest foods, avoiding spicy foods. Of course, consuming yogurt is not a problem, so patients with colitis can eat yogurt, but not excessively, especially if they experience abdominal pain. It is suggested to reduce the amount of yogurt consumed. (The use of medications should be under the guidance of a doctor.)

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Is the routine blood test normal for colitis?

Patients with colitis generally have normal routine blood tests, indicating that their white blood cells, hemoglobin, and platelets are generally normal. Patients with colitis commonly present clinically with abdominal discomfort and abnormal bowel movements. Abdominal discomfort typically manifests as discomfort in the lower abdomen and left side, with symptoms such as bloating, colicky pain, and dull pain, often occurring sporadically and generally related to diet and bowel movements. If abdominal pain improves after passing gas or stools, then the bowel movement abnormalities typically manifest as an increased frequency of bowel movements, generally more than 2 times. The stool texture is relatively loose, appearing mushy, and some patients may have watery stools. However, patients generally do not have bloody stools, and there are no clear changes in bowel abnormalities at night after a good sleep, so treatment is currently considered symptomatic.