Infobox disease Name Colitis ICD10 ICD10 K 50 k 50 K52 ICD9 ICD9 556.9 Image Cryptitis high mag.jpg Caption A micrograph demonstrating cryptitis , a ligh microscope microscopic correlate of colitis . H&E ... MeshName Colitis MeshNumber C06.405.205.265 In medicine , colitis plural pl. colitides refers to an inflammation ... disease s. In a medical context, the label colitis without qualification is used if The etiology medicine aetiology of the inflammation in the colon is undetermined for example, colitis may be applied ... for example, an individual with ulcerative colitis is talking about their disease with a physician ... variable and dependent on the etiology or cause of the given colitis and factors that modify its course and severity. Symptoms of colitis may include abdominal pain , loss of appetite, Fatigue ... suggestive of colitis are worked up by obtaining the medical history , a physical examination and laboratory ... sigmoidoscopy , colonoscopy . Types There are many types of colitis. They are usually classified by the etiology. Types of colitis include Image Crypt branching high mag.jpg thumb right 150px Micrograph showing intestinal crypt branching, a histopathological finding of chronic colitis. H&E stain . Image Collagenous colitis intermed mag.jpg thumb right Micrograph of collagenous colitis . H&E stain ..., as may be seen in in Clostridium difficile colitis , a type of infectious colitis. Autoimmune ... Ulcerative colitis a chronic colitis that affects the large intestine. main Ulcerative colitis Crohn s disease a type of IBD often leads to a colitis. main Crohn s disease Idiopathic Microscopic colitis a colitis is diagnosed by microscopic examination of colonic tissue macroscopically it is normal appearing. main Microscopic colitis Lymphocytic colitis. main Lymphocytic colitis Collagenous colitis. main Collagenous colitis Iatrogenic Diversion colitis. main Diversion colitis Chemical colitis. main Chemical colitis Vascular disease Ischemic colitis. main Ischemic colitis Infectious Infectious ... more details
Chemical colitis is a type of colitis , an inflammation of the large intestine or colon anatomy colon , caused by the introduction of harsh chemicals to the colon by an enema or other procedure. Chemical colitis can resemble ulcerative colitis , infectious colitis and pseudomembranous colitis endoscopically. Prior to 1950, hydrogen peroxide enemas were commonly used for certain conditions. This practice will often result in chemical colitis. Soap enemas may also cause chemical colitis. ref K. Harish, Severe colitis induced by soap enemas, Indian J. Gastroent., 2006 http www.indianjgastro.com article.asp?issn 0254 8860 year 2006 volume 25 issue 2 spage 99 epage 100 aulast K ref Harsh chemicals, such as compound s used to clean colonoscopy colonoscopes , are sometimes accidentally introduced into the colon during colonoscopy or other procedures. This can also lead to chemical colitis. Chemical colitis may trigger a flare of ulcerative colitis or Crohn s colitis . References Reflist Category Inflammations Category Colitis ... more details
Infobox Disease Name Microscopic colitis Image Collagenous colitis intermed mag.jpg Caption Micrograph of collagenous colitis , a type of microscopic colitis. H&E stain . DiseasesDB 30087 ICD10 ICD10 K 52 8 ICD9 ICD9 558.9 ICDO OMIM MedlinePlus eMedicineSubj med eMedicineTopic 1351 MeshID D046728 Microscopic colitis refers to two medical conditions which cause diarrhea collagenous colitis and lymphocytic colitis . Both conditions are characterised by the following triad of clinicopathological features Chronic watery diarrhoea Normal colonoscopy Characteristic histopathology . Clinical features Patients are characteristically, though not exclusively, middle aged female s. They present with a long history of watery diarrhoea, which may be profuse. There is a higher incidence of autoimmune disease ... colitis. There are reports of associations with multiple drugs, especially non steroidal anti inflammatory ... colitis. Pathology The hallmark of microscopic colitis is an increase in inflammatory cell s i.e. ... propria . In lymphocytic colitis, these are the only abnormal features. In collagenous colitis, the features of lymphocytic colitis are present, with in addition the presence of a thickened ... s is followed by anti inflammatory drug s. Lymphocytic colitis is thought to respond well to Pepto Bismol , mesalazine and collagenous colitis to budesonide . ref name fernandez cite journal author ... colitis. evaluation of clinical and histological features, response to treatment, and long term ... j.1572 0241.2003.07225.x ref Prognosis The prognosis for lymphocytic colitis and collagenous colitis ... Mullhaupt B, G ller U, Anabitarte M, G ller R, Fried M title Lymphocytic colitis clinical presentation ... and their histological abnormalities resolve. ref name fernandez See also Colitis References references External links http www.mayoclinic.com health collagenous colitis DS00824 MayoClinic.com Digestive system diseases Category Colitis it Colite microscopica pl Mikroskopowe zapalenie jelita ... more details
Infobox disease Name Cytomegalovirus colitis Image CMV colitis high mag cropped.jpg Caption Micrograph of CMV colitis. H&E stain . Width 175 DiseasesDB ICD10 ICD9 ICDO OMIM MedlinePlus eMedicineSubj eMedicineTopic MeshID Cytomegalovirus colitis , also known as CMV colitis , is an inflammation of the colon anatomy colon . Diagnosis The diagnosis of CMV colitis is based on serology , CMV antigen testing and colonscopy with biopsy . Clinical suspicion should be arised in the setting of immunocompromised pateint but it is much rarer in immunocompetent pateint. Although it is known that CMV colitis is almost always caused by reactivation of latent CMV infection in immunocompromised pateints, new infection of CMV or reinfection of different strain of CMV can cause colitis in immunocompetent hosts. Because asymptomatic CMV viremia and viruria is common and about 1 3 of symptomatic CMV infection is caused by reinfection of different strain of CMV, the diagnosis of CMV colitis needs more direct causality. It is practically achieved by colonoscopy or sigmoidoscopy tissue sampling and pathological evidence of CMV infection under microscope. Positive CMV IgG doesn t neccessarily mean that it is reactivation of latent infection because of the possibility of reinfection of different strain. Treatment The usual treatment is antiretroviral s. ref name pmid17026558 cite journal author Kandiel A, Lashner B title Cytomegalovirus colitis complicating inflammatory bowel disease journal Am. J. Gastroenterol. volume 101 issue 12 pages 2857 65 year 2006 month December pmid 17026558 doi 10.1111 j.1572 0241.2006.00869.x url ref Severe CMV colitis may lead a colectomy . ref cite journal author Lawlor G, Moss AC title Cytomegalovirus in inflammatory bowel disease pathogen or innocent bystander? journal Inflamm. Bowel Dis. volume 16 issue 9 pages 1620 7 year 2010 month September pmid 20232408 doi ... AIDS Category Viral diseases Category Colitis ... more details
Infobox Disease Name Collagenous colitis Image Collagenous colitis high mag.jpg Caption Micrograph of collagenous colitis. H&E stain . DiseasesDB 2955 ICD10 ICD9 ICDO OMIM MedlinePlus eMedicineSubj med eMedicineTopic 1351 MeshID D046729 Collagenous colitis is an inflammatory bowel disease inflammatory .... It is often classified under the umbrella entity microscopic colitis , along with a related condition, lymphocytic colitis . Although it was previously considered a rare diagnosis, recent studies have shown microscopic colitis is responsible for 4 13 of patients who are investigated for chronic ... enema are typically normal. Symptoms Microscopic colitis causes watery intermittent diarrhea with greater ... colitis. Though this is a mild condition, colitis patients report a significantly diminished quality of life. Causes The exact cause of collagenous colitis is unknown, but the effects of non steroidal ... The other group of agents most commonly associated with collagenous colitis are the selective serotonin ... drugs NSAID , has been clinically linked to collagenous colitis. Other recently linked drugs include ... factor for collagenous colitis. Treatment Treatment of collagenous colitis is often challenging ... strains of probiotics in the treatment of collegenous colitis, although larger sample sizes are needed ... extract for the treatment of collagenous colitis. A double blind, randomized, placebo controlled ... treatment of collagenous colitis a randomized, double blind, placebo controlled trial with Lactobacillus ... E. coli strain Nissle 1917 for the treatment of collagenous colitis first results of an open ... s 2004 812709 ref Disease associations An association between collagenous colitis and celiac disease ... are of benefit in collagenous colitis therapy. Between 20 60 of patients with collagenous colitis ... disease. There have also been reports of an association between collagenous colitis and lymphoma. See also Colitis Lymphocytic colitis References Reflist cite journal author Chande N, Driman ... more details
Diversion colitis is an inflammation of the colon which can occur as a complication of ileostomy or colostomy , often occurring within the year following the surgery. It can also occur in a neovagina created by colovaginoplasty , sometimes several years after the original procedure. Despite the presence of a variable degree of inflammation the most suggestive histological feature remains the prominent lymphoid aggregates. The diagnosis cannot be safely reached without knowing the clinical story. ref Haboubi NY, Schofield. Reporting colonic biopsies in inflammatory conditions a new approach. Colorectal Disease 1999, 2 66 72 ref In many milder cases after ileostomy or colostomy, diversion colitis is left untreated and disappears naturally. If treatment is required, possible treatments include short chain fatty acid irrigation, steroid enemas and mesalazine . ref cite journal doi 10.1136 gut.32.9.1020 author Geraghty JM, Talbot IC title Diversion colitis histological features in the colon and rectum after defunctioning colostomy journal Gut volume 32 issue 9 pages 1020 3 year 1991 month September pmid 1916483 pmc 1379042 url http gut.bmj.com cgi pmidlookup?view long&pmid 1916483 ref References reflist Category Colitis ... more details
Infobox disease Name Pseudomembranous colitis ICD10 ICD10 A 04 7 a 00 ICD9 ICD9 008.45 ICDO Image Colonic ... difficile colitis, a type of pseudomembranous colitis . OMIM MedlinePlus 000259 eMedicineSubj ... colitis, a cause of antibiotic associated diarrhea AAD , is an infection of the colon anatomy ... name C. difficile colitis is also commonly used. The illness is characterized by offensive ... but is unlikely to cause pseudomembranous colitis. ref cite journal title The role of toxin A and toxin ... In most cases, a patient presenting with pseudomembranous colitis has recently been on antibiotic s. Antibiotics ... to create an environment where pseudomembranous colitis can outcompete the normal gut Flora microbiology ... colitis, due to their very frequent use, cephalosporin antibiotics such as cefazolin and cephalexin .... difficile infection and pseudomembranous colitis, ref cite journal author Deshpande A title Association ... ref Clinical features File Pseudomembranoese Colitis coronar.jpg thumb Pseudomembranous colitis in computertomography. As noted above, pseudomembranous colitis is characterized by diarrhea, abdominal .... In fact, one of the main ways of distinguishing pseudomembranous colitis from other antibiotic ... colitis, with yellow pseudomembranes seen on the wall of the sigmoid colon Image Pseudomembranous colitis.JPG thumb Pathological specimen showing pseudomembranous colitis In order to make the diagnosis ... between dose duration of antibiotic and the likelihood of developing pseudomembranous colitis .... Hence, even though unlikely to cause pseudomembranous colitis on a per case basis, single ... cause of pseudomembranous colitis. Use of proton pump inhibitor drugs such as omeprazole for gastric ... with the development of pseudomembranous colitis. In these cases, metronidazole is still an effective treatment, since the cause of the colitis is not the antibiotic, but rather the change in bacterial ... have successfully treated pseudomembranous colitis with fecal transplants, however this therapy ... more details
Colitis X , equine colitis X or peracute toxemic colitis is a catchall term for various fatal forms of acute or peracute colitis found in horse s, but particularly a Colitis Severity of colitides fulminant colitis where clinical signs include sudden onset of severe diarrhea, abdominal pain, shock, and dehydration ... under stress appear to be more susceptible to developing colitis X, and like the condition pseudomembranous colitis in humans, there also is an association with prior antibiotic use. Immediate and aggressive ... a best case scenario. Clinical signs Colitis X is a term used for colitis cases in which no definitive ... mvm index.jsp?cfile htm bc 22206.htm title Colitis X work Merck Veterinary Manual publisher ... colitis X work Journal of the Hellenic Veterinary Medical Society issue Volume 59, Number 1 date ... of greater than historical severity. ref name Songer C. difficile can cause pseudomembranous colitis ..., Pseudomembranous Colitis, and Clostridium difficile in Baron s Medical Microbiology Baron S et ... it, fulminant C. difficile colitis is a significant and increasing cause of death. ref cite journal ... 00008 ref Horses under stress appear to be more susceptible to developing colitis X. ref name Diakakis ... http compepid.tuskegee.edu syllabi clinical large lam chapter1.html title Colitis X Peracute Toxemic Colitis author Srivastava, K. work Biomedical Research and Graduate Studies Resources, Large Animal ... stages of the disease. ref name Schiefer cite journal author Schiefer HB title Equine colitis X ... as having peracute typhlocolitis , with lesions and history typical of those attributed to colitis ... Equine colitis X associated with infection by Clostridium difficile NAP1 027 journal Journal of Veterinary ... with some forms of colitis X. ref name Prescott In humans, C. difficile is the most serious cause ... author Curry J title Pseudomembranous Colitis work eMedicine date 2007 07 20 publisher WebMD accessdate 2008 11 17 ref In one equine study, colitis was induced after pretreatment with clindamycin and lincomycin ... more details
Infobox disease Name Ulcerative colitis Image UC granularity.png Caption Colonoscopy Endoscopic image of a bowel section known as the sigmoid colon afflicted with ulcerative colitis. The internal surface ... OMIM 191390 eMedicineSubj med eMedicineTopic 2336 MedlinePlus 000250 MeshID D003093 Ulcerative colitisColitis ulcerosa , UC is a form of inflammatory bowel disease IBD . Ulcerative colitis is a form of colitis , a disease of the colon anatomy colon large intestine , that includes characteristic Peptic ..., but much less serious, condition. Ulcerative colitis has similarities to Crohn s disease , another form of IBD. Ulcerative colitis is an intermittent disease, with periods of exacerbated symptoms, and periods that are relatively symptom free. Although the symptoms of ulcerative colitis can ... remission . Ulcerative colitis occurs in 35 100 people for every 100,000 in the United States, ref name emed2336 eMedicine med 2336 Ulcerative colitis ref or less than 0.1 of the population. The disease ... countries or other regions. Although ulcerative colitis has no known cause, there is a presumed genetics ..., ulcerative colitis is not thought to be caused by dietary factors. Ulcerative colitis is treated ... ref of ulcerative colitis depends on the extent of the disease process. Patients usually present with diarrhea ... abdominal cramping with bowel movements. Ulcerative colitis is associated with a general inflammatory ... Intestine Ulcerative colitis is normally continuous from the rectum up the Colon anatomy colon ... extends Distal colitis , potentially treatable with enemas ref name ACGGuideline Proctitis ... of the colon adjacent to the rectum. Left sided colitis Involvement of the descending colon, which ... colon. Extensive colitis , inflammation extending beyond the reach of enemas Pancolitis Involvement .... Severity of disease Image Chronic Ulcerative Colitis 1.jpg thumb Colon anatomy Colonic pseudopolyps of a patient with intractable ulcerative colitis. Colectomy specimen. In addition to the extent ... more details
Infobox disease Name Ischemic colitis Image Colonic pseudomembranes intermed mag.jpg Caption Micrograph of a colonic pseudomembranous colitis pseudomembrane , a finding that may be associated with ischemic colitis. H&E stain . DiseasesDB 34162 ICD10 ICD10 K 55 9 k 55 ICD9 ICD9 557.9 ICDO OMIM MedlinePlus 000258 eMedicineSubj radio eMedicineTopic 180 Ischemic colitis ischaemic colitis in British English ... blood supply. Although uncommon in the general population, ischemic colitis occurs with greater ... colitis. journal Aliment Pharmacol Ther volume 19 issue 7 pages 729 38 year 2004 pmid 15043513 doi ... cases, no specific cause can be identified. ref name textp2332 Ischemic colitis is usually suspected ... spectroscopic catheter see Diagnosis . Ischemic colitis can span a wide spectrum of severity most patients ... R, Armengol Miro J, Malagelada J title Outcome of patients with ischemic colitis review of fifty three ... s10350 003 0033 6 ref Patients with mild to moderate ischemic colitis are usually treated with IV ... S title Bowel stricture due to ischemic colitis report of three cases requiring surgEsophageal dilatationery ... or chronic colitis . ref name Cappell M 1998 827 60, vi cite journal author Cappell M title Intestinal mesenteric vasculopathy. II. Ischemic colitis and chronic mesenteric ischemia. journal Gastroenterol ... 70034 0 ref Signs and symptoms One of the oft quoted, key traits of ischemic colitis is pain out of proportion .... Three progressive phases of ischemic colitis have been described ref cite journal author ... are often critically ill and require intensive care . Symptoms of ischemic colitis vary depending on the severity of the ischemia. The most common early signs of ischemic colitis include ... F title Ischemic colitis journal Am. J. Surg. volume 192 issue 5 pages 679 84 year 2006 pmid 17071206 ... abdominal pain 77 abdominal tenderness 21 Causes Ischemic colitis is often classified according ... infarction , or cardiomyopathy . In addition, ischemic colitis is a well recognized complication ... more details
Infobox Non profit Non profit name Crohn s and Colitis Foundation of America Non profit logo Image CCFAcolorPMS2735.JPG ... people Richard Geswell, President area served United States focus Crohn s and Ulcerative Colitis ... www.ccfa.org The Crohn s and Colitis Foundation of America CCFA is a non profit , volunteer driven organization dedicated to finding cures for Crohn s disease and ulcerative colitis and improving ... colitis research. Today, the Foundation funds cutting edge studies at major medical institutions ... to find the causes of and cures for Crohn s and colitis. ref http www.ccfa.org about ref CCFA has provided more than 150 million for Crohn s and colitis research to date. ref http www.ccfa.org ... understand diagnosis, treatment, and living with Crohn s disease and ulcerative colitis. IRC information ... Crohn s and colitis. Foundation advocates call for increased Federal funding for Crohn s and colitis ... advocacy ref Awareness Week The week of December 1 7 has been designated by the Crohn s & Colitis Foundation of America CCFA as Crohn s and Colitis Awareness Week in order to encourage all Americans .... In support of Crohn s and Colitis Awareness week, the Crohn s & Colitis Foundation of America asks ... Crohn s and Colitis Caucus Like the Crohn s & Colitis Foundation of America on http www.facebook.com ... status to INSERT in support of Crohn s and Colitis Awareness Week Reach out to anyone you know ... and walk for Crohn s and colitis research. ref http cctakesteps.org ref http online.ccfa.org site PageServer?pagename TS homepage About Crohn s Disease and Ulcerative Colitis Crohn s disease and ulcerative colitis are painful, medically incurable diseases that attack the digestive system. Crohn s disease may attack anywhere from the mouth to the anus, while ulcerative colitis inflames only the large ... the diseases between the ages of 15 and 35. Location Crohn s & Colitis Foundation of America s main ... s & Colitis Foundation of America http www.ccteamchallenge.org Crohn s and Colitis Team Challenge http ... more details
orphan date August 2009 About WCCD The first annual World Crohn s and Colitis Day WCCD was celebrated on May 23, 2007. ref http www.prnewswire.com cgi bin stories.pl?ACCT ind focus.story&STORY www story 05 22 2007 0004594037&EDATE TUE May 22 2007, 03 55 PM First Annual World Crohn s and Colitis Day May 23 , PRNewswire, May 22, 2007 ref The event was created by Josh Golder and recognized by the Crohn s and Colitis Foundation of America , as well as by people from around the world. Josh is a prominent figure and activist in the Crohn s and Colitis community who himself has Crohn s disease , who directed and produced the internationally known, community wide movie, http www.trueguts.com True Guts Struggle and Triumph over Crohn s Disease and Ulcerative Colitis which is more commonly known as True guts True Guts . Josh created WCCD as a way to bring people affected by either disease together, as well as friends and family members of those individuals, and even those who knew nothing about either disease in order to increase awareness of them. WCCD Events In a statement posted on his http www.myspace.com trueguts MySpace blog , Josh said, The first World Crohn s and Colitis Day will not be big. The first Earth Day was pretty weak. So was the first a lot of days. But this day is different anyway, and different already. However, Josh was soon to find out how mistaken he was, as people from around the country, and even far away parts in the world recognized and celebrated WCCD. Josh set out on WCCD to the streets of Boston during the middle of the day to capture people on film and discuss the meaning of WCCD, and to promote awareness of it as well as the True Guts movie. He approached ... and motivation about Crohn s disease and Colitis. The picture on the right is a flyer which ... s disease and Colitis. Insert picture . People in New Zealand came together for a True Guts film ... trueguts MySpace blog under blog . Notes and references Reflist 2 DEFAULTSORT World Crohn s And Colitis ... more details
The Crohn s disease Crohn s and Colitis Foundation of Canada http www.ccfc.ca CCFC is a national not for profit volunteer based charity that raises money for inflammatory bowel disease research. Its mission is to find the cure for inflammatory bowel disease . To achieve its mission, the Foundation is committed to raising increasing funds for medical research. CCFC is one of the world s leaders in non governmental, per capita funding of IBD research. To date, the Foundation has invested over 65 million in major medical research projects. The key to the CCFC s success is the interest and work of thousands of volunteers across the country. History The CCFC was started in 1974 by a group of concerned parents who saw the need to raise funds for research into inflammatory bowel disease and to educate patients and their families about these diseases. In 1992, the Foundation s name changed to the Crohn s and Colitis Foundation of Canada from the Canadian Foundation for Ileitis and Colitis in order to more accurately reflect the two most prevalent intestinal disorders. CCFC has over 65,000 supporters and includes members in some 80 local volunteer groups across Canada. Main Fundraising Events CCFC volunteers plan, organize and participate in many fundraising events throughout the year. Three events are carried out at a national level the M & M Meat Shops Charity BBQ Day which kicks off the BBQ season each May, the Fall Fundraiser which maintains a local feel occurs sometime in October or November, and the Gutsy Walk a fundraising walk held June 10th. External links http www.ccfc.ca Official Web Site for further information about the CCFC and how to get involved DEFAULTSORT Crohns and Colitis Foundation of Canada, The Category Foundations based in Canada Category Organizations established in 1974 Category Medical and health organizations based in Canada ... more details
Refimprove date October 2011 Management of ulcerative colitis involves first treating the acute medical acute symptoms of the disease, then maintaining Remission medicine remission . Ulcerative colitis is a form of colitis , a disease of the intestine , specifically the large intestine or colon anatomy ... symptom of active disease is usually diarrhea mixed with blood, of gradual onset. Ulcerative colitis ... Standard treatment for ulcerative colitis depends on extent of involvement and disease severity ... first by drug type and, second, by the type of ulcerative colitis. Aminosalicylates Aminosalicylates are the main anti inflammatory drugs used to treat ulcerative colitis. Sometimes remission can be achieved ... the other drugs in the intestine. The aminosalicylates used to treat ulcerative colitis include the following ... cite journal author Pravda J title Radical induction theory of ulcerative colitis journal World J ... can exacerbate ulcerative colitis resulting in diarahea, abdominal cramps and discomfort. In the intestine ... with 5 ASA drugs to bring about remission of ulcerative colitis. Thereafter it may be possible ... are used as immune system suppressants in treatment of ulcerative colitis Cortisone Prednisone ... colitis include Mercaptopurine , also known as 6 Mercaptopurine, 6 MP and Purinethiol. Azathioprine ... ulcerative colitis in March 2005. It is usually given as an intravenous infusions at weeks 0,2 and 6 ... of ulcerative colitis. Some physicians think that infliximab works better when used in combination ..., including the rectum . Approximately 30 of ulcerative colitis patients initially present with proctitis ... DB title Ulcerative colitis practice guidelines in adults update American College of Gastroenterology ... and left sided colitis Proctosigmoiditis and left sided colitis involves the lower colon ... not be given in suspected toxic megacolon. Treatment for severe or fulminant colitis Severe or fulminant colitis . Patients need to be hospitalized immediately with subsequent bowel rest, nutrition ... more details
The National Association for Colitis and Crohn s Disease NACC is a United Kingdom British medical research charitable organization charity dedicated to the curing of Crohn s disease . The National Association for Colitis and Crohn s Disease NACC brings together people of all ages who have Ulcerative Colitis or Crohn s Disease, their families and the health professionals involved in their care. These two illnesses are both forms of Inflammatory Bowel Disease IBD and they affect about 1 in 400 people in the United Kingdom. See also Crohn s disease Crohn s and Colitis Foundation of America Crohn s External links http www.nacc.org.uk Official site Category Health charities in the United Kingdom Category Medical and health organizations by medical condition charity org stub med org stub ... more details
In medicine , bowel ischemia may refer to Mesenteric ischemia , ischemia of the small bowel , or, Ischemic colitis , ischemia of the large bowel . Disambig Category General surgery ... more details
Proctocolitis is a general term for inflammation of the rectum and Colon anatomy colon . ref Online Medical dictionary http cancerweb.ncl.ac.uk cgi bin omd?proctocolitis ref Etiology Proctocolitis has many possible causes. Common infectious causes of proctocolitis include Chlamydia trachomatis , Neisseria gonorrhoeae , Herpes Simplex Virus HSV , and Campylobacter species. It can also be idiopathic see colitis , vascular as in ischemic colitis , or autoimmune as in inflammatory bowel disease . Treatment for infectious proctocolitis Antibiotics, such as Ceftriaxone and doxycycline . See also Colitis Proctitis References reflist disease stub Inflammation Digestive system diseases Category GI tract disorders ... more details
orphan date December 2007 Pancolitis is a form of Ulcerative Colitis that is very severe. Pan refers to the fact that the disease is spread throughout the large intestine. This is from the Cecum to the Rectum of the individual. Symptoms are very similar to those of any Ulcerative Colitis patient except more severe in nature. Additionally, people with pancolitis have a much greater risk of developing Colon Cancer . This is especially true when a patient has this chronic form of the disease for a great length of time, i.e. ten years and more. Anatomy of GI tract sup 5 sup External links http www.medterms.com script main art.asp?articlekey 7366 Description of UC http www.medicinenet.com ulcerative colitis page2.htm Pan Colitis Patients http www.medscape.com viewarticle 473195 UC http www.patient.co.uk showdoc 40000894 Description of UC http content.revolutionhealth.com contentimages images image popup d7 colonrectal.jpg Picture Sited Category GI tract disorders pl Pancolitis ... more details
Proctocolectomy is the surgical removal of the rectum and all or part of the Colon anatomy colon . It is a most widely accepted surgical method for ulcerative colitis and Familial adenomatous polyposis FAP . References references http www.webmd.com ibd crohns disease Proctocolectomy and ileostomy for inflammatory bowel disease Ectomy, stomy, and otomy Category Digestive system surgery Category Rectum Surgery stub ... more details
unreferenced date March 2011 Enteropathic arthropathy or arthritis refers to acute or subacute arthritis in association with or as a reaction to an enteric usually colonic inflammatory condition. Causes Associations Reactive arthritis Reactive to enteric infection Spondyloarthropathies associated with inflammatory bowel disease Crohn disease and ulcerative colitis Malabsorption related Intestinal bypass jejunoileal , Celiac disease, Whipple disease Collagenous colitis Note that reactive arthritis can also occur secondary to urethral infection. In that case the term enteropathic arthropathy would not be used. Category Infectious arthropathies Category Inflammatory polyarthropathies ... more details
Infobox Disease Name Pouchitis Image Caption DiseasesDB ICD10 ICD9 ICDO OMIM MedlinePlus eMedicineSubj eMedicineTopic MeshID D019449 Pouchitis is inflammation of the ileo anal pouch ileal pouch , which is created in the management of patients with ulcerative colitis , indeterminate colitis , or, rarely, other colitis colitides . ref http www.mayoclinic.org pouchitis Mayo Clinic on Pouchitis ref ref http usagiedu.com articles pouch pouch.pdf Univ. of Alabama article ref Patients with pouchitis typically present with bloody diarrhea , urgency in passing stools, or discomfort while passing stools. The loss of blood and or dehydration resulting from the frequent stools will frequently result in nausea. In fewer cases, pain can occur with pouchitis. Endoscopy in patients with pouchitis usually reveals erythematous pouch mucosa , loss of pseudocolonic vaculature or other architecture, and friability of the mucosa. Biopsies show evidence of inflammatory cells or red blood cells in the lamina propria . Pouchitis is usually treated with antibiotics, and specifically usually with ciprofloxacin and metronidazole . Can also consider Unasyn or Zosyn as alternatives to empiric Cipro and Flagyl. In refractory cases, probiotics such as VSL 3 and Bio K may be useful. ref http www.mayoclinic.org pouchitis treatment.html Mayo on Pouchitis Treatment ref References reflist Gastroenterology Inflammation Category GI tract disorders med stub pl Pouchitis ... more details
refimprove date June 2011 True Guts Struggle and Triumph over Crohn s Disease and Ulcerative Colitis is a documentary film created by Josh Golder ref http www.trueguts.com about crohnsdisease.html ref to raise awareness for Crohn s Disease CD and Ulcerative Colitis UC , both of which are forms of Inflammatory Bowel Disease IBD True Guts premiered in Boston on November 9, 2006 at the Loews Boston Common. The film was also entered into the 2007 FREDDIE Awards. The FREDDIE Awards, also known as the International Health and Medical Media Awards, is a film festival launched in 1974 ref http www.thefreddies.com WhyFreddie index.aspx ref that has become the pre eminent health and medical media competition. ref http www.thefreddies.com index.aspx ref True Guts won two FREDDIE Awards in the 2007 festival including its category, Inflammatory Diseases, ref http www.thefreddies.com Awards Results.aspx?CategoryId 35&Year 2007 ref and the Michael E. DeBakey , M.D. Award, which is give to the finest educational entry of the year. ref http www.thefreddies.com Awards Founders Past.aspx ref References references External links http www.trueguts.com Official website Category 2006 films Category Documentary films about health care Category Colitis documentary film stub ... more details
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