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.