What is colitis?
Colitis is an inflammatory process in the large intestine. Against the background of inflammation, the patient complains of pain during bowel movements, cannot hold back the stool - the mass is liquid, blood is also noticeable.
In some clinical cases, colitis is temporary, and sometimes it is chronic.
The most common symptoms of colitis are:
- Abdominal pain;
- Bloating;
- Diarrhea;
- Blood or mucus in the stool;
- Loss of appetite;
- Weight loss.
The acute form is characterized by:
- Nausea and vomiting;
- Fever.
In chronic clinical cases, the following are observed:
- Fatigue;
- Anemia;
- Dehydration;
- Malnutrition.
Diagnosis
The doctor will be interested in what you are complaining about, when the symptoms appeared, and what you were eating at that time.
For diagnosis, it is necessary to determine whether the patient has a history of another disease or is on any type of drug therapy.
After a physical examination, blood and stool tests are prescribed, as well as computer studies to assess the condition of the colon.
The course of treatment is individual, however, the following methods have been introduced to manage colitis:
- Medications;
- Diet, changes in nutrition;
- Surgical intervention.
Source:
https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/23384-colitis
