Best Doctors for Colitis in Adults Treatment in Vavilalapally, Karimnagar

Colitis in adults is the inflammation of colon which is a major part of the large intestine that helps in digestion by absorption of water and salts before sending to rectum for defecation. Colitis can occur due to a various conditions that include ulcerative colitis, Crohn's disease, infectious colitis( bacterial or viral conditions), genetic predisposition, certain medications, abnormal immune response /autoimmunity, food sensitivities etc,. The signs and symptoms of colitis in adults include changes in bowel habits (diarrhoea or constipation), abdominal pain, blood in stool, unexplained weight loss, weakness, loss of appetite, nausea and can be associated with symptoms such as arthritis , skin rashes and mouth ulcers. Management is by diagnosing and treating the underlying cause that includes medications to treat pain, corticosteriods, biologics, immunomodulators, dietary changes and surgery if necessary.