What are the four types of colitis?

The types of colitis are categorized by what causes them.

• Ulcerative colitis. Ulcerative colitis (UC) is one of two conditions classified as inflammatory bowel disease.
• Pseudomembranous colitis.
• Ischemic colitis.
• Microscopic colitis.
• Allergic colitis in infants.
• Additional causes.

What kind of infection causes colitis?

Common bacteria causing bacterial colitis include Campylobacter jejuni, Salmonella, Shigella, Escherichia coli, Yersinia enterocolitica, Clostridium difficile, and Mycobacterium tuberculosis. Common causes of viral colitis include Norovirus, Rotavirus, Adenovirus, and Cytomegalovirus.

How is infectious colitis diagnosed?

How is infectious colitis diagnosed and treated? A sample of your bowel movement may be tested to identify the bacteria, virus, or parasite causing your symptoms. A colonoscopy is a procedure that may be done to look inside your colon. You may need to take medicine to treat the bacteria, virus, or parasite.

What is the prognosis for colitis?

Prognosis of Ulcerative Colitis (Inflammatory Bowel Disease) The prognosis varies depending on the severity of UC. Individuals with mild UC/proctitis have a very good prognosis, and only 5–10% will go on to develop a more severe form of the disease.

What are the signs and symptoms of allergic colitis?

Abdominal Cramps

What are the symptoms of microscopic colitis?

Signs and symptoms of microscopic colitis include: Chronic watery diarrhea. Abdominal pain or cramps. Weight loss. Nausea.

What are the signs and symptoms of infectious proctitis?

What are the signs and symptoms of proctitis? Fever, diarrhea, or constipation Abdominal pain and bloating Swollen groin and rectal lymph nodes Pus, mucus, or blood that comes from your rectum or is in your bowel movement Rectal and anal itching, pain, or redness Feeling that your rectum is not empty after you have a bowel movement or straining to move your bowels