INFORMATION ON COLITIS:-

Colitis is types of acute or chronic inflammation develop on the membrane lining of the large intestine.
Due to the result of colitis sores called ulcers develop in the top layers of the lining of large intestine in company of inflammation.

SYNOMS OF COLITIS:-

1. Ulcerative colitis.
2. IBD (inflammatory bowel disease)

CAUSES OF COLITIS:-

Colitis is not a result of emotional distress or sensitivity to certain food stuff.
But below are the few factor which produce symptoms in some peoples.

1. Chronic inflammation.
2. Family connection.
3. Genetic architecture.
4. Infectious agent or envoirmental toxic.
5. Immune system.
6. Smoking.
7. Psychological conditions.


SYMPTOMS OF COLITIS:-

1. Abdominal cramps.
2. Fever.
3. Loss of appetite.
4. Weight loss.
5. Diarrhea.
6. Skin rashes.
7. Liver & kidney problem.


DIAGNOSIS OF COLITIS:-

In order to identify the symptoms of colitis, following diagnosis are made:-

1. Stool test.
2. Blood test.
3. Upright X-ray of chest.
4. Ultrasound.
5. CT scan.

PREVENTION OF COLITIS:-

Prevention of colitis can be done by two methods
1. Medicinal treatment.
2. Operational treatment.

MEDICINAL TREATMENT OF COLITIS:-

Medicinal treatment of colitis includes the intake combination of medicines like sulfonamide, sulfapyridine, and salicylate that help in control of inflammation.

Sulfasalazine is most commonly used drug. Sulfasalazine can be used with other drugs & can be prescribed for long term use.

In case of acute colitis a subject is treated with prednisone, methylprednisolone & budesonide are used to reduce inflammation.

OPERATIONAL TREATMENT OF COLITIS:-

Operational treatment includes:

1. Continent ileostomy.
2. Ileoanal anastomosis or pull through operation.

Most of the subjects with colitis never go through surgery.