Question 1

what kind of condition is distal colitis?

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Bleeding: Inflammation of colon involving only the lower portion. Symptoms include bleeding, diarrhea and pain.

Question 2

what is the definition or description of: distal colitis?

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Distal colitis: Distal colitis =  inflammation at the end of the colon.

Question 3

what distal colitis is?

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Proctitis: Or left sided colitis involving only the rectum or left side of the colon is usually a a less severe form of inflammatory bowel disease and may be self limitted and not lifelong. On the other hand it may rpogress with time to involve a larger portio of the colon. It usually carries a lower potential for developing colon cancer than universal colitis.

Question 4

please tell mewhat distal colitis is?

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Colitis.: Inflammation of the lower part of the colon.

Question 5

what are the symptoms of distal colitis?

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Bloody diarrhea: Blood in the stools and diarrhea are most cpmmon; abdominal and perianal pain also not uncommon.

Question 6

what is the treatment for distal colitis?

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Enemas: Rectal enemas with Mesalamine (an aspirin-like compound) or steroids can be very effective; oral medications are also effective; the combination of oral and rectal treatments seems to be the most reliable for symptom control.

Question 7

what is a more serious disease. chrons or ulcertive colitis?

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Depends on: Extent of disease, but in general ulcerative colitis is easier to control.  Best to ask your doctor about your specific condition.

Question 8

is colitis in your colon the same as crones disease?

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No: Crohn's is a specific type of colitis that can affect any part of your GI tract. Ulcerative colitis mainly affects your colon. Colitis is simply a word that means an inflamation of he colon.

Question 9

non specific colitis could it be something else except crohn is disease or uc?

Accepted Answer

: Of course.  Most common is Irritable Bowel Syndrome.  Gluten or lactose sensitivity also possible.  Lots more, but less common.  If been going on for more than 2-3 weeks (and therefore viral, protozoal or bacterial infection unlikely) need to see Gastroenterologist

Question 10

what is colitis and how does it differ from crones disease? what are the precribed treatments for both?

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Colitis...: ...Is a general term of which crohn's disease is one type. Treatment for crohn's ranges from dietary modification and supplementation to salicylates to steroids to surgical treatment. As for colitis, it depends in the specific underlying cause - infectious causes are generally treated with antibiotics.

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