Books /Understanding Colitis

9781639271467

American Medical Publishers

English

2021

238

$ 159

Colitis is an inflammation of the large intestine, also known as the colon. It causes discomfort and pain in the abdomen. There are different types of colitis such as ulcerative colitis, pseudomembranous colitis, ischemic colitis, microscopic colitis, and allergic colitis in infants. Abdominal pain, cramping, bloating, weight loss, diarrhea, blood in stool, fever, and vomiting are the main symptoms of colitis. It can be diagnosed by colonoscopy, sigmoidoscopy, stool test, abdominal imaging, ultrasound and barium enema. Bowel rest, medication, and surgery are some of the available treatments depending on the type of colitis, age, and overall health of the patient. This book includes some of the vital pieces of work being conducted across the world, on various topics related to colitis. Its aim is to present researches that have transformed this concept and aided its advancement. This book will provide comprehensive knowledge to the readers.