However, some symptoms may occur more commonly.
Toxic colitis is more common with ulcerative colitis than it is with Crohns disease.
C. Difficile Colitis
One of the most concerning complications ofC.
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difficilecolitisis when the infection doesnt clear, even after treatment.
This is called recurrentC.
However, if steroids are used for long-term treatment, these drugs are associated with various types of complications.
SIRS may mean that a patient has tachycardia and a higher-than-normal white blood cell count (leukocytosis).
It should always be brought up to a healthcare provider.
However, its not always an urgent situation.
In the case of new bleeding, seek medical care as soon as possible.
Rectal bleeding that wont stop is a reason to go to the emergency department.
Abdominal pain can come and go with ongoing conditions, like Crohns disease or ulcerative colitis.
Its important to discuss pain at your checkups.
Other symptoms vary by the condition causing the colitis.
Blood in the stool is always a reason to contact your healthcare professional.
A Word From Verywell
When colitis is mentioned, many people may think of ulcerative colitis.
These tests can seem embarrassing, and there can be a temptation to put them off.
However, its important not to ignore symptoms, especially bleeding.
Treatments are available for the different forms of colitis.
They can help get the symptoms under control and get you back to a better quality of life.
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