A 21-year-old member asked:

Is colitis painful?

2 doctor answers • 4 doctors weighed in

Dr. Ihor Zakaluznyanswered

General Surgery 40 years experience

Usually but depends: Colitis is a general term, and there are many different types. Pain is a common symptom in many of them.

Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.

Learn how we can help

6.1k viewsReviewed >2 years ago

Dr. Alan Ali

Dr. Abby Caplin

Dr. Alan Ali and another doctor agree2 doctors agree

Dr. Hector Dourronanswered

Vascular Surgery 29 years experience

Yes: Often have abdominal pain.

Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.

Learn how we can help

5.3k viewsAnswered >2 years ago

Related questions

A 58-year-old male asked:

I have Ulcerative Colitis and have also had haemorrhoids and fissures, Now I have a hard anal lump from the opening and below that has a hole and bleeds slightly and is painful. My doctor has referred me to colorectal specialist. Is this Anal cancer?

1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in

A 46-year-old member asked:

What is colitis?

1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in

A 65-year-old male asked:

What causes colitis?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A 30-year-old male asked:

What is focal colitis?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A 25-year-old member asked:

Can you die from colitis?

2 doctor answers • 5 doctors weighed in

Last updated May 27, 2020

Found in:

People also asked

I have crohn's colitis. Last 10-12 wks Coccyx is so painful to sit on and to stand from sitting it's unbearably painful. Could there be a connection ?

1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in

Is there a way to treat severe colitis at home? Can't see my GI Dr for two months. Went to ER had CT of stomach. Wants me to follow up with GI. What do I do in meantime. This is quite painful?

2 doctor answers • 2 doctors weighed in

I get incredibly painful cramps during my period. I'm not allowed to take NSAIDs due to underlying colitis. Tylenol (acetaminophen) doesn't help either. What do I do?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

I have ulcerative colitis in remission. Can I use topical Voltarol gel containing Diclofenac for a painful hamstring strain?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

As child had c diff. ulcerative colitis from antibiotics for urinary infections. Could this be reason I get painful stools that bleed now as adult?

1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in

Related topics

Connect with a U.S. board-certified doctor by text or video anytime, anywhere.

Talk to a doctor now

24/7 visits - just $44!

50% off with $15/month membership

Disclaimer:

Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.