5 Ways to Ease Ulcerative Colitis Pain

SPECIAL REPORT Thursday, January 29, 2015 5 Ways to Control Ulcerative Colitis Pain SHARE IT:

Ulcerative colitis is a chronic, unpredictable condition that affects people differently. Some can go years without symptoms, while others struggle with frequent flares and abdominal pain. But people with ulcerative colitis can take some control over their symptoms. Methods of pain management that have been shown to help include: • Medication. Sticking to your prescribed medication regimen is the best way to control ulcerative colitis. There are a number of different drugs your doctor can prescribe to treat your specific symptoms. If you skip doses or don't take the medication as prescribed, you will reduce its effectiveness and risk having a flare. • Diet and nutrition. While food doesn't specifically cause ulcerative colitis, your diet can affect your symptoms. It may help to adopt a diet that's low in salt, fiber, or fat, or is free of lactose or gluten. Talk to your doctor about dietary changes you can make to help control your specific symptoms. Get more pain management tips for ulcerative colitis. Learn more about managing ulcerative colitis »