Inflammatory bowel disease affecting the tissue that lines the gastrointestinal system.
Inflammation of the colon, the large intestine; a kind Of digestive disorder.
Inflammation of the large intestine, with pain, diarrhoea and weight loss; there may be ulceration of the large intestine (ulcerative colitis).
Colon inflammation, usually involving the mucus membranes. Mucous colitis is a type with cramps, periods of constipation, and copious discharge of mucus with feces. Ulcerative colitis has pain, inflammation, ulceration, fever, and bleeding interspersed at various times-a long and serious illness.
An inflammatory disease of the large intestine.
Inflammation of the colon, either an episodic and functional condition (irritable bowel syndrome) or, more serious, chronic and progressive bowel disease (e.g., Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis). Irritable bowel attacks, often precipitated by stress, are characterized by colicky pain and constipation or diarrhea; they are treated by stress avoidance and a bland diet. Chronic diseases lead to ulceration of intestinal tissue, bleeding, severe diarrhea, and other complications.
Inflammation of the lining of the colon. Colitis may affect the entire colon or only parts of it. One type of colitis is caused by bacterial infection. A more serious type of colitis, ulcerative colitis, shares many similarities with Crohn disease, and both diseases are considered types of inflammatory bowel disease. Shallow and widespread bleeding ulcers are typical of ulcerative colitis.
The usual symptoms are diarrhea, sometimes with blood and mucus, and lower abdominal pain. It is diagnosed by demonstrating inflammation of the colon’s lining (mucosa) by sigmoidoscopy or barium enema X-ray. Colitis may be due to infection by Entamoeba histolytica (amebic colitis) or by bacteria (infective colitis); it may also occur in Crohn’s disease (Crohn’s colitis). Ulcerative colitis (idiopathic proctocolitis) almost always involves the rectum as well as a varying amount of the colon, which become inflamed and ulcerated. Its cause is unknown. It varies in severity from month to month, relapses being treated by drugs, including corticosteroids and sulfasalazine (as tablets, injections, or enemas). Severe, continuous, or extensive colitis may be treated by surgery. Diarrhea or pain where inflammation is absent is often due to mucous colitis.
Inflammation of the colon, the first part of the large intestine. The subject suffers from diarrhoea — usually passing blood and mucus —abdominal pain or discomfort, and fever. Colitis can be caused by various micro-organisms: for example, campylobacter, clostridium and shigella bacteria, viruses or amoeba. Anxiety and antibiotic drugs may also cause colitis, the latter by directly irritating the lining of the gut.
Colitis refers to the inflammation of the colon, which manifests as diarrhea typically accompanied by blood and mucus. Additional symptoms may encompass abdominal pain and fever.
Colitis represents a characteristic feature of the inflammatory bowel disorders, namely ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease. It can also be associated with other conditions that trigger inflammation in the colon or rectum, such as diverticular disease or proctitis, as well as certain types of cancer. Additionally, colitis can arise from infection caused by various microorganisms including Campylobacter and Shigella bacteria, viruses, or amoebae. Furthermore, a particular type of colitis can be induced by antibiotic drugs, which eliminate the beneficial bacteria inhabiting the intestine and allow the proliferation of Clostridium difficile, a bacterium that causes irritation.
Diagnostic assessments for colitis may involve analyzing a fecal sample for microorganisms or signs of evident or concealed blood. It may also entail procedures like sigmoidoscopy or colonoscopy to visualize the interior of the colon, performing biopsies to obtain tissue samples from inflamed regions or ulcers, and conducting a barium enema.
In the case of an infection-related cause, antibiotics may be necessary. Treatment for Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis involves the use of corticosteroid and immunosuppressant medications, along with adherence to a specialized diet.