Colitis

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More severe symptoms may include: [[Dyspnea|shortness of breath]], a fast or [[irregular heartbeat]] and [[fever]].
More severe symptoms may include: [[Dyspnea|shortness of breath]], a fast or [[irregular heartbeat]] and [[fever]].


Other less common or rare [[non-specific symptoms]] that may accompany colitis include: [[arthritis]], [[mouth ulcer]]s, painful, red and swollen skin and irritated, [[Red eye (medicine)|bloodshot eyes]].
Other less common or rare [[non-specific symptoms]] that may accompany colitis include: [[arthritis]], [[mouth ulcer]]s, painful, red and swollen skin, and irritated, [[Red eye (medicine)|bloodshot eyes]].


Signs seen on [[colonoscopy]] include: colonic mucosal [[erythema]] (redness of the colon's inner surface), [[ulcer]]ations, and [[hemorrhage]].{{cite web |url=https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/ulcerative-colitis-colonoscopy |title=Colonoscopy for ulcerative colitis: Why to get one, prep, and more |date=30 July 2021 }}
Signs seen on [[colonoscopy]] include: colonic mucosal [[erythema]] (redness of the colon's inner surface), [[ulcer]]ations, and [[hemorrhage]].{{cite web |url=https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/ulcerative-colitis-colonoscopy |title=Colonoscopy for ulcerative colitis: Why to get one, prep, and more |date=30 July 2021 }}


==Diagnosis==
==Diagnosis==
Symptoms suggestive of colitis are worked up by obtaining the [[medical history]], a physical examination, and laboratory tests ([[complete blood count|CBC]], [[serum electrolytes|electrolytes]], stool culture and sensitivity, stool ova and parasites, et cetera). Additional tests may include medical imaging (e.g. abdominal [[computed tomography]], [[abdominal X-ray]]s) and an examination with a camera inserted into the rectum ([[sigmoidoscopy]], [[colonoscopy]]).{{Cite web |title=Diagnosis of Ulcerative Colitis {{!}} NIDDK |url=https://www.niddk.nih.gov/health-information/digestive-diseases/ulcerative-colitis/diagnosis |access-date=2022-11-18 |website=National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases |language=en-US}}
Symptoms suggestive of colitis are worked up by obtaining the [[medical history]], a physical examination, and laboratory tests ([[complete blood count|CBC]], [[serum electrolytes|electrolytes]], stool culture and sensitivity, stool ova and parasites, et cetera). Additional tests may include medical imaging (e.g., abdominal [[computed tomography]], [[abdominal X-ray]]s) and an examination with a camera inserted into the rectum ([[sigmoidoscopy]], [[colonoscopy]]).{{Cite web |title=Diagnosis of Ulcerative Colitis {{!}} NIDDK |url=https://www.niddk.nih.gov/health-information/digestive-diseases/ulcerative-colitis/diagnosis |access-date=2022-11-18 |website=National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases |language=en-US}}


An important investigation in the assessment of colitis is biopsy for [[histopathology]]. A very small piece of tissue (usually about 2mm) is removed from the bowel mucosa during endoscopy and examined under the microscope by a histopathologist. A biopsy report generally does not state the diagnosis, but should state any presence of chronic colitis, give an indication of disease activity, as well as state the presence of any epithelial damage (erosions and ulcerations).{{cite journal |last1=Kellermann |first1=Lauge |last2=Riis |first2=Lene Buhl |title=A close view on histopathological changes in inflammatory bowel disease, a narrative review |journal=Digestive Medicine Research |date=March 2021 |volume=4 |pages=3 |doi=10.21037/dmr-21-1 |doi-access=free }}
An important investigation in the assessment of colitis is a biopsy for [[histopathology]]. A very small piece of tissue (usually about 2mm) is removed from the bowel mucosa during endoscopy and examined under the microscope by a histopathologist. A biopsy report generally does not state the diagnosis, but should state any presence of chronic colitis, give an indication of disease activity, as well as state the presence of any epithelial damage (erosions and ulcerations).{{cite journal |last1=Kellermann |first1=Lauge |last2=Riis |first2=Lene Buhl |title=A close view on histopathological changes in inflammatory bowel disease, a narrative review |journal=Digestive Medicine Research |date=March 2021 |volume=4 |pages=3 |doi=10.21037/dmr-21-1 |doi-access=free }}


Histopathology findings generally associated with chronic colitis include:
Histopathology findings generally associated with chronic colitis include:
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