What is Colitis?
Posted: Wed Oct 06, 2010 12:48 pm
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Colitis is a general term for a large number of causes that result in inflammation in the lining of the bowel. Common symptoms associated with colitis are abdominal cramping, frequent loose stools or persistent diarrhea, loss of control of bowel function, fever, sleepiness, and weight loss. Depending on the cause, colitis may be treated in several ways.Certain diseases can predispose one to attacks of colitis. The most frequent cause of colitis in those with intestinal diseases is disease, which is a degenerative intestinal disorder. People with Crohn’s are more prone to colitis and to other serious conditions like perforated bowel.f diarrhea and fever persist for more than two days, and you don’t have a disease that would necessitate earlier treatment.
Colitis is a general term for a large number of causes that result in inflammation in the lining of the bowel. Common symptoms associated with colitis are abdominal cramping, frequent loose stools or persistent diarrhea, loss of control of bowel function, fever, sleepiness, and weight loss. Depending on the cause, colitis may be treated in several ways.Certain diseases can predispose one to attacks of colitis. The most frequent cause of colitis in those with intestinal diseases is disease, which is a degenerative intestinal disorder. People with Crohn’s are more prone to colitis and to other serious conditions like perforated bowel.f diarrhea and fever persist for more than two days, and you don’t have a disease that would necessitate earlier treatment.