Colitis is the term for an inflamed colon. Ulcerative colitis affects the inner most lining of the colon.
Causes of colitis include:
- Infections
- Poor blood supply (schemia)
- Autoimmune reactions
- Allergic reactions
- Crohn’s Disease
The most common symptoms of colitis are:
- Fever or chills
- Abdominal pain
- Diarrhea
- Loss of appetite
- Weight loss
- Anemia
- Constipation
Our board-certified physicians will help you decide whether medication, a medical procedure, such as an enema, or surgery is the right treatment plan for your colitis.