how long does colitis last?

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How long do ulcerative colitis flare ups last? I believe I have only ever had two flare ups, one lasted six weeks, the other a few days. Is that poss?

Answer 1

Colitis: By your question, were you told you have Colitis? If so, what kind? Recovery depends on the cause. If by infection, depends on response to the medication, if not then I would follow up with a Gastroenterologist as you may need further testing and or treatment

Answer 2

It depends...: ...on the cause. Some types are lifelong. Your doctor can advise you on whether and what type you may have and what to expect in the future.

Answer 3

Depends: There are many types of "colitis'; it is not uncommon for patients with bowel or abdominal problems to be advised that they have some type of 'colitis', although it may not necessarily be a serious 'disease'.

Answer 4

Colitis: Ulcerative colitis and crohn's colitis which are both forms of inflammatory bowel disease(ibd) are very common in the us.

Answer 5

Please elaborate: Colitis is a non-specific term. There are many types of colitis. Which one do you have? For example ulcerative colitis is associated to many systemic other medical problems.

Answer 6

Yes: Ulcerative and crohn's colitis are associated with liver and gallbladder/biliary problems. Colitis can magnify symptoms related to other intestinal disorders.

Answer 7

Worms: Improperly prepared sushi can cause worm infestation but not colitis per se.

Answer 8

Yes, but unlikely: Restaurants do not like bad publicity, so that they will do their best to have safe sushi.

Answer 9

Not likely, but : Not likely, but you can get gastroenteritis by eating raw fish.

Answer 10

Crohn's colitis: Colitis is inflammation of the colon; multiple causes. Granulomas are a type of cellular inflammatory reaction. Crohn's disease is characterized by granulomatous inflammation. Less common other causes include tuberculosis (different type of granuloma) and sarcoidosis. Ulcerative colitis (other ibd) affects lining of colon, may have very superficial granulomas, but not the same as crohn's.

Answer 11

Crohn's: This is typically used as another name for crohn's disease. This is potentially serious, and sometimes requires medical treatment or surgery to keep it under control. No known cure. See a gastroenterologist with interest and expertise in inflammatory bowel disease for more info.

Answer 12

Diarrhea: Colitis is a very general term related to inflammation of the colon. There can be different causes, like infection --viral or bacterial, or inflammation from things like inflammatory bowel diseases such as ulcerative colitis.

Answer 13

Several: Pain diarrhea cramps fever on some.

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