Colitis
While there are different types of Colitis, they all are chronic digestive diseases characterized by the inflammation of the inner lining of the colon. Symptoms can include tenderness in the abdominal, rapid weight loss, fatigue, fever and mucus and/or blood in the stool. Treatment of Colitis will depend on the cause, but nutrition plans are also available as part of prevention.
Colitis Q & A
Colitis refers to the inflammation of your colon.
Common symptoms that may indicate colitis include:
- Diarrhea, sometimes bloody
- Fever
- Abdominal pain or bloating
- Need to be near a bathroom for an urgent bowel movement
Some types of colitis can be cured, such as colitis caused by infection, while other types can only be managed, like ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease.
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