What is colitis in humans?

Learn about the types of colitis, an inflammation of the inner lining of the colon causing rectal bleeding, diarrhea, abdominal pain, and abdominal spasms. Colitis is caused by a variety of diseases and infections (Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, microscopic colitis, C. difficile). read more

Symptoms of colitis will depend upon the type of colitis a person has, but in general, colitis most often is associated with abdominal pain and diarrhea. Other symptoms of colitis that may or may not be present include. Blood in the bowel movement may be present depending on the underlying disease. read more

Colitis is a type of inflammatory * bowel disease that affects mainly the large intestine and the rectum * . Different types of colitis may be chronic or acute and may have different causes, but they have many symptoms in common, including diarrhea that may be bloody. read more