colitis

Examples of colitis in the following topics:

• Host Risk Factors

  • This can lead to pseudomembranous colitis, the generalized inflammation of the colon and the development of "pseudomembrane", a viscous collection of inflammatory cells, fibrin, and necrotic cells.
  • One should not take antibiotics for longer than needed or when they are not needed—long term use of antibiotics leads to resistance and increased the chance of developing opportunistic infections like clostridium difficile colitis .

• Bacterial Flora

  • The most prevalent bacteria are the bacteroides, which have been implicated in the initiation of colitis and colon cancer.

• Dietary Fiber

  • Prebiotic soluble fiber products, like those containing inulin or oligosaccharides, may contribute to relief from inflammatory bowel disease, Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, and Clostridium difficile, due in part to the short-chain fatty acids produced with subsequent anti-inflammatory actions upon the bowel.

• Colorectal Cancer

  • People with inflammatory bowel disease, ulcerative colitis, and Crohn's disease, are at increased risk of colon cancer.

• Abdominopelvic Regions

  • Pain in this region is generally associated with colitis (inflammation of the large intestine) as well as pelvic inflammatory disease and ovarian cysts in females.