Allergic colitis

　　The etiology of allergic colitis is unknown, and there is no definitive conclusion so far. It is commonly believed that allergic colitis is necessarily related to mental, psychological, dietary, and environmental factors. The main sources of pathogenic factors are two: one is from the body's own oxidative metabolism process, and the other is from environmental pollution, radiation, and poor living habits.

　　Allergic colitis refers to a change in intestinal motility of unknown cause, with no organic changes found in X-ray and endoscopic examinations. It is generally believed to be related to disorders of higher nerve function, and some cases may also be a manifestation of allergic reactions in the colon.

　　Intestinal stricture: It often occurs in cases with extensive lesions and a long course of 5-25 years or more, and the location is mostly in the left half of the colon, sigmoid colon, or rectum. Clinically, it is usually asymptomatic, and severe cases can cause intestinal obstruction. When intestinal stricture occurs in this disease, one should be vigilant about tumors and differentiate between benign and malignant.

　　The main manifestations are abdominal pain, bloating, diarrhea, constipation, mucous stools, etc., with abdominal pain and chronic diarrhea as the most common manifestations. Abdominal pain is mainly located in the lower left abdomen and lower abdomen, with varying degrees of severity, which can be relieved after defecation or flatus. The frequency of defecation increases, ranging from 2 to 6 times a day or more, mostly paste-like or loose stools, but without blood. Some patients defecate once every 4 to 7 days, with dry and hard stools and difficult defecation. In addition, there may be upper gastrointestinal symptoms such as discomfort in the upper abdomen, belching, acid regurgitation, heartburn, etc. Many patients also have symptoms of autonomic nervous system dysfunction, such as fatigue, weight loss, insomnia, anxiety, dizziness, and headache. Clinically, allergic colitis is divided into four main types: diarrhea type, abdominal pain type, alternating diarrhea and constipation type, and mucous stool type. Abdominal discomfort or long-term repeated attacks of abdominal pain, most of which are located in the lower left abdomen, are usually persistent dull pain, which can last for several minutes to several days. It can be temporarily relieved after defecation or flatus. There may also be some symptoms of neurovascular instability, such as headache, fatigue, insomnia, palpitations, sweating, and belching.

　　Allergic colitis is one of the most common diseases in the digestive system, and it belongs to a gastrointestinal dysfunction disease. Its onset is related to factors such as spirit, psychology, diet, and environment.

　　Since this condition does not belong to infectious diarrhea, it is not advisable to use antibiotics repeatedly. The abuse of antibiotics can easily lead to intestinal flora disorder, even secondary infection, which will worsen diarrhea.

　　Firstly, attention should be paid to cultivating good eating habits and lifestyles. It is recommended to eat less or no saturated fat and cholesterol-rich foods in daily diet, such as fatty meat and animal internal organs, and to avoid fried foods as much as possible. Experts at Changsha Geng Tai say that eating more foods rich in dietary fiber, such as soybeans and their products, is recommended. Eat more fresh vegetables and fruits, and eat moderate amounts of walnuts, peanuts, dairy products, and seafood.

　　Secondly, attention should be paid to the family history. If someone in a person's immediate family has colitis, the risk of developing colitis will increase, and those with a family history should undergo regular physical examinations. Regular fecal occult blood tests, rectal examinations, and colonoscopy screenings for high-risk populations are effective methods for early detection of colitis.

　　Thirdly, it is necessary to prevent and treat the precancerous lesions of the large intestine. For colon adenoma polyps, especially familial polyposis of the colon, the lesions should be removed early. Patients with chronic ulcerative colitis have a high chance of developing colitis, and if there are changes in the condition, they should go to the hospital for examination at any time and receive active treatment.

　　1. Barium meal examinationDue to the spasm and contraction of the intestine, it is rapidly emptied, making the intestine appear very thin. After 6 hours of taking barium, it can reach the sigmoid colon and rectum, and even a large amount of barium can be excreted. The 'thread-like sign' can also be seen, indicating that there is a large amount of mucus retained in the intestine, and a small amount of barium is attached to the thick mucus.

　　2. Barium enema examination: It is manifested as intestinal spasm contraction, increased tension, and frequent irritation of the local intestinal wall. That is, in the same case, the mucosal fold findings in the distension phase are different, so the variability of mucosal folds is its characteristic.

　　Primarily used are dietary therapy, physical exercise, psychological treatment, or some symptomatic treatment drugs. Dietary therapy emphasizes regular eating habits, avoiding spicy and刺激性 food, drinking less alcohol, coffee, cold drinks, and not eating foods that can cause diarrhea, such as milk, beans, and cold food. People with long-term illnesses should eliminate mental stress. Because this is not a malignant disease, do not blindly pursue drug treatment. For patients with poor efficacy from long-term medication, it is necessary to eliminate the psychological dependence on drugs. Physical exercise such as walking, qigong, Tai Chi, etc., helps to enhance physical fitness and promote the recovery of intestinal nerve function.

　　The most effective measure for treating refractory allergies is to find out the allergen, but finding the pathogen among 20,000 different allergens is like finding a needle in a haystack. The latest authoritative experiments have confirmed: the number of free radicals in allergic people is much higher than that in non-allergic people! Free radicals' invasion of the human immune system is the basis for the formation of allergic constitution, and they will also directly oxidize human mast cells and basophils, causing cell membrane rupture and releasing histamine, leading to allergic reactions. Therefore, to improve the allergic constitution, it is necessary to eliminate free radicals.

　　Lumbar Puncture Therapy for Allergic Colitis:

　　Lumbar puncture of special drugs combined with acupoint suture is an effective method of treating the root cause.

　　1. The drug contains a rapid-absorbing lidocaine, which is used to block the progression of the disease and break the vicious cycle.

　　2. After the lumbar puncture injection, the symptoms are quickly relieved, which is an important aspect of psychological factor treatment.

　　3. The gentle consolidation of acupoint injection suture is a key factor in preventing recurrence.

　　4. Treatment Course: Injection once every 7 days, 2 injections as one course, generally requiring 1-2 courses.