colitis — Colon inflammation, usually involving the mucus membranes. Mucus colitis is a type with cramps, periods of constipation, and copious discharge of mucus with feces. Ulcerative colitis has pain, inflammation, ulceration, fever, and bleeding, all … Herbal-medical glossary
Colitis, spastic — A common gastrointestinal disorder involving an abnormal condition of gut contractions (motility) characterized by abdominal pain, bloating, mucous in stools, and irregular bowel habits with alternating diarrhea and constipation, symptoms that… … Medical dictionary
colitis mucosa — f. gastrol. Afección de la mucosa del colon que se caracteriza por la existencia de cólicos, estreñimiento o diarrea, dolor abdominal y la expulsión de pseudomembranas (mucus más fibrina y células epiteliales descamadas). En general está… … Diccionario médico
colitis — Inflammation of the colon. [G. kolon, colon, + itis, inflammation] amebic c. inflammation of the colon in amebiasis. collagenous c. c. occurring mostly in middle aged women and characterized by persistent watery diarrhea and a … Medical dictionary
colitis — n. inflammation of the colon. The usual symptoms are diarrhoea, sometimes with blood and mucus, and lower abdominal pain. It is diagnosed by demonstrating inflammation of the colon s lining (mucosa) by sigmoidoscopy or barium enema X ray. Colitis … The new mediacal dictionary
Colitis, mucus — A common gastrointestinal disorder involving an abnormal condition of gut contractions (motility) characterized by abdominal pain, bloating, mucous in stools, and irregular bowel habits with alternating diarrhea and constipation, symptoms that… … Medical dictionary
Colitis ulcerosa — La colitis ulcerosa es una enfermedad inflamatoria del colon (el intestino grueso). Está caracterizada por la inflamación y ulceración de la pared interior del colon. Los síntomas típicos incluyen diarrea (algunas veces con sangre) y con… … Enciclopedia Universal
Spastic colitis — A common gastrointestinal disorder involving an abnormal condition of gut contractions (motility) characterized by abdominal pain, bloating, mucous in stools, and irregular bowel habits with alternating diarrhea and constipation, symptoms that… … Medical dictionary
Ulcerative colitis — Classification and external resources Endoscopic image of a bowel section known as the sigmoid colon afflicted with ulcerative colitis. The internal surface of the colon is blotchy and broken in places … Wikipedia
Treatment of ulcerative colitis — This article concerns the treatment of ulcerative colitis, a form of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Ulcerative colitis is a form of colitis, a disease of the intestine, specifically the large intestine or colon, that includes characteristic… … Wikipedia
