Colitis

• Pain in the rectum
• Lack of appetite
• Weight loss
• Unpleasant body odour
• Irregular bowel movements
• Abdominal cramps
• Fatigue
• Heartburn

What is Colitis?

Colitis is considered a chronic inflammatory bowel disease. As inflammation rises upwards from the rectum, the lining of the large intestine becomes inflamed and often leads to the formation of open sores. The swelling of the colon results in pain, potentially resulting in Ulcerative Colitis and further complications. Colitis, both ulcerative and non-ulcerative is most common between individuals aged 15-40 but can occur at any age.