Symptoms
Symptoms of colitis depend upon the type of colitis present, but in general, the symptoms are associated with abdominal pain and diarrhea.
Other symptoms may inlcude:
- Tenesmus,
- Fever,
- Chills,
- Fatigue,
- Changes in bowel habits (increased frequency),
- Tenderness in the abdomen,
- Rapid weight loss,
- Swelling of the colon tissue,
- Ulcers on the colon,
- Constipation,
- Pains within the joints.