I’m 33 and have had recurring colitis symptoms for almost a year. Could ozone therapy help?
The question, asked by a woman aged 30 to 44
I’m a 33-year-old software engineer working from home. I developed infectious colitis after eating at a local restaurant, and while treatment helped initially, the symptoms keep coming back. Could something else be causing this, and should I get any tests before considering ozone therapy?’
The symptoms coming back after infectious colitis are common. Here is why
The infection hasn’t fully cleared. Parasites like Giardia or an amoeba can survive the treatment and cause recurring symptoms.
C. difficile is an infection that can develop after antibiotics and cause loose stools.
Post-infection IBS, after a gut infection, the gut stays sensitive for months and sometimes even after the infection is gone.
SIBO can disturb the gut, cause an imbalance in the gut bacteria and lead to overgrowth.
Inflammatory bowel may not look like an infection, but it is the first sign of IBD.
When you are working from home, it means longer sitting periods, improper meal timing, and stress. All of these affect the gut, so before finalizing ozone therapy, it is important to get tested. It is important to get tested, as Ozone therapy can support gut healing in some cases, but it should match the cause.
Suggested Tests
- sted tests
- Stool routine, culture and ova and parasites
- Giardia and Entamoeba stool antigen tests
- C. difficile toxin test
- Faecal calprotectin
- CBC, CRP and ESR
- Serum albumin, ferritin and vitamin B12
- Coeliac screen with tTG-IgA and total IgA
- Glucose hydrogen breath test
- Colonoscopy with biopsy
Before ozone therapy is considered:
- G6PD test
- Coagulation profile
How Clinic Living Plus Can Help
At CLP, we will first discover the reason for your recurring colitis and fix the underlying problem, putting an end to this vicious circle.
Testing of the intestines which includes stool testing for parasites, infections, C. difficile, any signs of inflammation, and a breath test for SIBO.
Following this step, our team starts working on the treatment of the infection in collaboration with your gastroenterologist if there are signs of inflammation.
Once you pass our safety screening, our doctors will determine if and how ozone therapy will be included in your treatment plan to restore the gut microbiomes
Restoring the gut bacteria through the intake of foods that heal the gut lining and, if necessary, probiotics and peptide therapy.
The nutrition program to help with the healing of the gut strictly during the period of active symptoms and gradually transitioning to diversity as the gut heals.
Short breaks from sitting at home between your work and meals along with stress management.
You can book an online consultation or come to our HSR Layout clinic for tests and therapy.
Lifestyle & Nutrition Tips
- Keep track of stool frequency and urgency, any stomach pain, and food triggers.
- Opt for variety in your diet once the gut heals, after confirming with the nutritionist.
- For a sitting job, it is important to take regular breaks in between and keep the body moving.
- Maintain a proper sleep schedule and work on managing stress through breathwork.
- Incase of loose stools, include fluids like electrolytes and avoid any antibiotics. Consult with the gastroenterologist first.
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