Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
Is colitis common in children?
11 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
No: But if your child has abdominal pain or rectal bleeding you should seek medical attention.
Answered 7/14/2014
6.3k views
Depends: Colitis means inflammation of the colon. The source of colitis varies and dictates treatment. Infectious colitis more common than ischemic colitis in kids compared to adults. Check with doctor about cause and treatment plan.
Answered 1/27/2017
5.3k views
Not common: But not rare. There are probably about 40,000 children in the U.S. with ulcerative colitis.
Answered 4/20/2015
2.9k views
Related Questions
A member asked:
Is internal bleeding a common problem of ulcerative colitis?
3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
What is more common in 25 year old, inflammatory bowel (crohns or colitis) or colorectal cancer?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Is "soft" stool and frequent bowel movement common with colitis?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Husband was diagnosed with end stage liver disease, congestive heart failure, common variable immunodeficiency, ulcerative colitis. How much longer?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
