Colom inflammation can be referred to as colitis. This condition has several various different causes, including: IBS (irritable bowel syndrome), Crohn’s Disease, food poisoning, and chronic or acute and inflammation and other inflammatory diseases. Colitis symptoms include mucus, stomach bloating, gas, stomach pain, fever, bloody stools, and diarrhea. For the… Continue reading
Colitis and Crohn’s disease are conditions in which the gastrointestinal tract becomes inflamed. In colitis, the rectum and occasionally, the lower colon are affected. Crohn’s disease, on the other hand, tends to affect the entire GI tract (mouth to the anal sphincter) although it usually afflicts the small intestine. Both… Continue reading
Ulcerative colitis is considered an aspect of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). It usually develops in the rectum and colon. Mild cases of ulcerative colitis can lead to symptoms such as diarrhea and intestinal cramping while severe instances of it may lead to loss of weight, fever, bowel blockages and bloody… Continue reading
Colitis is defined as a condition characterized by colon inflammation. There are a number of factors known to cause colitis. These include: Autoimmune reactions Poor blood supply Infections The colon is part of the excretory system and is positioned along the stomach cavity. The colon is divided into a number… Continue reading
The colon is a component of the excretory system and is the organ that functions as a waiting area for waste material before they are expelled through the rectum and anus. When a person has colitis the colon’s inner lining gets ulcerated and inflamed leading to symptoms like abdominal pain,… Continue reading