How to treat ulcerative colitis and recover quickly

The main symptoms of ulcerative colitis for patients include diarrhea, abdominal pain, bloody stools, etc. After examination, it can be found that the mucosa is congested and accompanied by edema, and there are often some small ulcers or erosions. It can be treated under the guidance of traditional Chinese medicine.

1. Symptoms of damp-heat in the large intestine: abdominal pain, diarrhea with pus and blood, burning sensation in the anus, and diarrhea without relief. The tongue coating is yellow and greasy, and the pulse is slippery and rapid.

Treatment method: Clear away heat, remove stagnation, regulate Qi and promote blood circulation.

Prescription: Peony Decoction plus Whitehead Decoction with modifications: 20 grams of Whitehead, 10 grams of Phellodendron, 10 grams of Coptis chinensis, 10 grams of Scutellaria baicalensis, 5 grams of Rhubarb, 10 grams of Areca catechu, 10 grams of Angelica sinensis, 10 grams of Costus root, and 15 grams of Roasted Licorice.

2. Symptoms of cold-dampness stagnation type: diarrhea with more white stool and less red, or pure white frozen stool, accompanied by abdominal pain and tenesmus. The tongue coating is white and greasy, the tongue is pale, and the pulse is slippery or moist.

Treatment method: Warm and transform cold and dampness.

Prescription: Wei Ling Decoction with modifications: 10 grams of Atractylodes lancea, 15 grams of Atractylodes macrocephala, 10 grams of Magnolia officinalis, 10 grams of Tangerine peel, 10 grams of Cassia twig, 15 grams of Poria cocos, 10 grams of Paojiang, 10 grams of Costus root, and 10 grams of stir-fried White Peony Root.

3. Symptoms of weak spleen and stomach: loose stools, undigested food and water with mucus, increased frequency of bowel movements and sallow complexion after eating greasy food. Limb fatigue and weakness. The tongue is pale with white coating and the pulse is thready and weak.

Treatment method: Strengthen the spleen and stomach.

Prescription: Shenling Baizhu powder with modifications. 10 grams of Codonopsis pilosula, 15 grams of Poria cocos, 15 grams of Atractylodes macrocephala, 10 grams of Lentils, 15 grams of Chinese yam, 10 grams of Tangerine peel, 10 grams of Costus root, 10 grams of Amomum villosum, and 10 grams of Paojiang.

4. Symptoms of kidney yang deficiency: diarrhea, abdominal pain, intestinal rumbling in the morning, urgent bowel movements, relief after diarrhea, cold body and limbs, and sore waist and knees. The tongue is pale, the tongue coating is white, and the pulse is deep and fine.

Treatment method: Warm the kidneys and strengthen the intestines.

Prescription: Si Shen Wan with modifications: 12 grams of Psoralea corylifolia, 10 grams of nutmeg, 5 grams of Evodia rutaecarpa, 10 grams of red ochre, 10 grams of Schisandra chinensis, 10 grams of cinnamon bark, 15 grams of white peony root, 5 grams of roasted liquorice, 5 grams of roasted ginger, and 10 grams of Terminalia chebula.