colitis
Intestinal lining swelling
Colitis is inflammation of the colon—the large intestine.
It causes abdominal pain, diarrhea, and sometimes bloody stool.
Colitis may result from infection, reduced blood flow, or autoimmune conditions like ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease: She was diagnosed with colitis after weeks of digestive problems.
Making something more severe
- symptomsIndicators of disease
- crampsInvoluntary muscle tightening
- urgencyPressing need for action
- diarrheaFrequent liquid bowel movements
bleeding · pain · hospitalization · corticosteroids · biologics · treatment · stress · rest
Terminal intestinal chamber
- sigmoidCurving in two directions
- ileumLast small intestine segment
- biopsyTissue sample for diagnosis
- endoscopyInternal organ examination
sigmoidoscopy · gastroenterologist · proctitis · ileitis · enteritis · cecum · transverse · descending
Body attacks itself
- immunosuppressantsDrugs reducing body defenses
- biologicsDrugs derived from organisms
- cytokinesImmune signaling proteins
- T-cellsThymus-matured immune lymphocytes
antibodies · immunotherapy · interleukin · immune response · dysregulation · immunomodulators
Provoked or medically irritated
- ulcerationFormation of open sores
- mucosaMoist organ lining
- swellingAbnormal tissue enlargement
- irritationMild anger or inflammation
erosion · superficial · friability · edema · hyperemia · tissue damage
Customary food consumption
- fiberPlant-based digestive aid
- probioticsLive microorganisms aiding digestion
- nutritionBodily use of food
- gutDigestive tract, or instinct
bowel · absorption · digestion · elimination · FODMAP · lactose · gluten · hydration
Temporary disease absence
- relapsingReturning to worse state
- flareSudden bright burst
- managementOrganizing and directing resources
- debilitatingCausing severe impairment
persistent · long-term · progressive · incurable · monitoring · medication · lifestyle · adaptation
exacerbation
Making something more severe
diarrhea · bleeding · pain · hospitalization · corticosteroids · biologics · treatment · stress · rest · acute
rectum
Terminal intestinal chamber
endoscopy · sigmoidoscopy · gastroenterologist · proctitis · ileitis · enteritis · cecum · transverse · descending · ascending
autoimmune
Body attacks itself
- immunosuppressantsDrugs reducing body defenses
- biologicsDrugs derived from organisms
- cytokinesImmune signaling proteins
T-cells · antibodies · immunotherapy · interleukin · immune response · dysregulation · immunomodulators
inflamed
Provoked or medically irritated
- ulcerationFormation of open sores
- mucosaMoist organ lining
- swellingAbnormal tissue enlargement
irritation · erosion · superficial · friability · edema · hyperemia · tissue damage
diet
Customary food consumption
- fiberPlant-based digestive aid
- probioticsLive microorganisms aiding digestion
- nutritionBodily use of food
gut · bowel · absorption · digestion · elimination · FODMAP · lactose · gluten · hydration · bland diet
remission
Temporary disease absence
- relapsingReturning to worse state
- flareSudden bright burst
- managementOrganizing and directing resources
debilitating · persistent · long-term · progressive · incurable · monitoring · medication · lifestyle · adaptation · fatigue
- diseasescancer, diabetes, tuberculosis, influenza, measles
- enfermedadesgripe, diabetes, cancer, hepatitis, tuberculosis
- Belly Problemsstomach ache, abdominal pain, stomach cramps, bloating, gas
- Chronic Ailmentsarthritis, asthma, diabetes, eczema, psoriasis
- bacterial infectionsanthrax, botulism, cholera, diphtheria, lockjaw
- Digestive Remediesindigestion, heartburn, bloating, gas relief, stomach upset
colitisgastritis
Stomach lining inflammation
esophagitis · enteritis · proctitis · ileitis · stomatitis
- ulcerative colitisInflammatory bowel condition with sores