What is Colitis?

Description of the disease

Colitis is an inflammation of the lining of the large intestine, which can be caused by various factors such as infections, autoimmune diseases, or dietary issues.

Classification

• Ischemic colitis
• Ulcerative colitis
• Idiopathic colitis

Symptoms

Symptoms of colitis may include abdominal pain, diarrhea, blood in stool, loss of appetite, and weight loss.

Causes

Causes of colitis may include infections (bacterial, viral, parasitic), autoimmune reactions, dietary issues, stress, and genetic predisposition.

Diagnosis

Diagnosis of colitis may involve stool and blood tests, endoscopy, radiological and ultrasound examinations.

Treatment

Treatment of colitis may involve medication, diet, physiotherapy, and in some cases - surgical intervention.

Prevention

Prevention of colitis includes a healthy lifestyle, proper nutrition, stress management, and infection prevention.

Physician

Gastroenterologist provides treatment for colitis.