Colitis is an inflammation of the lining of the colon. A person with colitis will typically experience abdominal pain, discomfort, and diarrhea. People with colitis may experience mild chronic pain or ...

A wide range of etiologies and pathogenic mechanisms underlie colitis. This Review provides an overview of the pathophysiology, epidemiology, histopathology, and clinical characteristics of ...

Colitis occurs when your colon, or large intestine, is inflamed. Microscopic colitis is a type of colitis that’s best identified by looking at colon cells under a microscope. The main subtypes of ...

Lymphocytic colitis is a bowel condition characterized by chronic, watery diarrhea and the buildup of white blood cells in your gut. It is most common in older adults. Lymphocytic colitis is a rare ...

Stercoral colitis is an inflammatory condition in which feces collect and cause pressure to build up within the colon. It can lead to complications such as rupture without treatment. Chronic ...