colitis
n. C1 Advanced UK //kəlˈaɪtɪs// col·i·tis
n. an illness that causes pain and swelling in the large intestine. It often makes you feel sick and have trouble going to the bathroom.
n. inflammation of the colon, typically resulting in abdominal pain, diarrhea, and sometimes rectal bleeding. It can be caused by infections, autoimmune conditions, or other inflammatory processes.
The doctor diagnosed him with colitis after his symptoms worsened.
The patient was advised to follow a strict diet and take anti-inflammatory medication to manage his colitis.
Chronic colitis can lead to significant structural changes in the intestinal lining, necessitating long-term medical supervision to prevent complications such as strictures or fistulas.
From col- + -itis.