{"id":41867,"date":"2022-04-12T09:20:52","date_gmt":"2022-04-12T09:20:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-colitis-and-how-is-it-treated\/"},"modified":"2022-04-12T09:20:52","modified_gmt":"2022-04-12T09:20:52","slug":"what-is-colitis-and-how-is-it-treated","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-colitis-and-how-is-it-treated\/","title":{"rendered":"What is colitis and how is it treated?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-colitis-and-how-is-it-treated\/#What_is_colitis_and_how_is_it_treated\" title=\"What is colitis and how is it treated?\">What is colitis and how is it treated?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-colitis-and-how-is-it-treated\/#How_does_a_person_get_colitis\" title=\"How does a person get colitis?\">How does a person get colitis?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-colitis-and-how-is-it-treated\/#Does_colitis_go_away\" title=\"Does colitis go away?\">Does colitis go away?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-colitis-and-how-is-it-treated\/#Is_colitis_a_serious_disease\" title=\"Is colitis a serious disease?\">Is colitis a serious disease?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-colitis-and-how-is-it-treated\/#What_is_the_main_cause_of_colitis\" title=\"What is the main cause of colitis?\">What is the main cause of colitis?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-colitis-and-how-is-it-treated\/#What_is_the_best_treatment_for_colitis\" title=\"What is the best treatment for colitis?\">What is the best treatment for colitis?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-colitis-and-how-is-it-treated\/#What_foods_trigger_colitis\" title=\"What foods trigger colitis?\">What foods trigger colitis?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-colitis-and-how-is-it-treated\/#Can_you_get_colitis_from_someone\" title=\"Can you get colitis from someone?\">Can you get colitis from someone?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-colitis-and-how-is-it-treated\/#How_long_does_colitis_take_to_heal\" title=\"How long does colitis take to heal?\">How long does colitis take to heal?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-colitis-and-how-is-it-treated\/#Can_colitis_go_away_by_itself\" title=\"Can colitis go away by itself?\">Can colitis go away by itself?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-colitis-and-how-is-it-treated\/#Is_colitis_a_lifelong_disease\" title=\"Is colitis a lifelong disease?\">Is colitis a lifelong disease?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-colitis-and-how-is-it-treated\/#How_long_can_you_live_with_colitis\" title=\"How long can you live with colitis?\">How long can you live with colitis?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-colitis-and-how-is-it-treated\/#Is_colitis_a_life-threatening_disease\" title=\"Is colitis a life-threatening disease?\">Is colitis a life-threatening disease?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-colitis-and-how-is-it-treated\/#Can_you_recover_from_colitis\" title=\"Can you recover from colitis?\">Can you recover from colitis?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-colitis-and-how-is-it-treated\/#How_do_you_stop_a_colitis_flare_up\" title=\"How do you stop a colitis flare up?\">How do you stop a colitis flare up?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-colitis-and-how-is-it-treated\/#What_is_the_latest_treatment_for_ulcerative_colitis\" title=\"What is the latest treatment for ulcerative colitis?\">What is the latest treatment for ulcerative colitis?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-colitis-and-how-is-it-treated\/#What_foods_help_heal_colitis\" title=\"What foods help heal colitis?\">What foods help heal colitis?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-colitis-and-how-is-it-treated\/#How_do_you_calm_a_colitis_flare-up\" title=\"How do you calm a colitis flare-up?\">How do you calm a colitis flare-up?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-colitis-and-how-is-it-treated\/#Are_bananas_good_for_colitis\" title=\"Are bananas good for colitis?\">Are bananas good for colitis?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-colitis-and-how-is-it-treated\/#Can_you_give_someone_ulcerative_colitis\" title=\"Can you give someone ulcerative colitis?\">Can you give someone ulcerative colitis?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-colitis-and-how-is-it-treated\/#What_is_the_most_common_cause_of_colitis\" title=\"What is the most common cause of colitis?\">What is the most common cause of colitis?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-colitis-and-how-is-it-treated\/#What_types_of_colitis_are_contagious\" title=\"What types of colitis are contagious?\">What types of colitis are contagious?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-colitis-and-how-is-it-treated\/#How_long_does_flare-up_of_colitis_last\" title=\"How long does flare-up of colitis last?\">How long does flare-up of colitis last?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-colitis-and-how-is-it-treated\/#How_do_you_know_when_colitis_is_gone\" title=\"How do you know when colitis is gone?\">How do you know when colitis is gone?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-colitis-and-how-is-it-treated\/#How_long_does_it_take_for_inflamed_intestines_to_heal\" title=\"How long does it take for inflamed intestines to heal?\">How long does it take for inflamed intestines to heal?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_colitis_and_how_is_it_treated\"><\/span>What is colitis and how is it treated?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>With colitis, <b>the lining of the colon becomes inflamed as a reaction to harmless bacteria and molecules present in food. Colitis is often a lifelong condition, and there is currently no cure.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_does_a_person_get_colitis\"><\/span>How does a person get colitis?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Colitis can be caused by <b>infections, loss of blood supply, or chronic diseases. Allergic reactions can also cause colitis. Chronic causes of colitis include inflammatory bowel diseases like ulcerative colitis and Crohns disease.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_colitis_go_away\"><\/span>Does colitis go away?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Ulcerative colitis is a long-term (chronic) disease. <b>There may be times when your symptoms go away and you are in remission for months or even years. But the symptoms will come back. If only your rectum is affected, your risk of colon cancer is not higher than normal.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_colitis_a_serious_disease\"><\/span>Is colitis a serious disease?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Ulcerative colitis is a lifelong condition that you have to manage, rather than a life-threatening illness. Still, <b>its a serious disease that can cause some dangerous complications, especially if you dont get the right treatment. Ulcerative colitis is one form of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_main_cause_of_colitis\"><\/span>What is the main cause of colitis?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Colitis is a chronic digestive disease characterized by inflammation of the inner lining of the colon. <b>Infection, loss of blood supply in the colon, Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) and invasion of the colon wall with collagen or lymphocytic white blood cells are all possible causes of an inflamed colon.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_best_treatment_for_colitis\"><\/span>What is the best treatment for colitis?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Aminosalicylates. Aminosalicylates, also known as 5-ASAs, are medicines that help to reduce inflammation. This in turn allows damaged tissue to heal. Theyre usually the first treatment option for mild or moderate ulcerative colitis.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_foods_trigger_colitis\"><\/span>What foods trigger colitis?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Ulcerative colitis is a lifelong condition that you have to manage, rather than a life-threatening illness. Still, <b>its a serious disease that can cause some dangerous complications, especially if you dont get the right treatment. Ulcerative colitis is one form of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_get_colitis_from_someone\"><\/span>Can you get colitis from someone?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Colitis is a chronic digestive disease characterized by inflammation of the inner lining of the colon. <b>Infection, loss of blood supply in the colon, Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) and invasion of the colon wall with collagen or lymphocytic white blood cells are all possible causes of an inflamed colon.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_does_colitis_take_to_heal\"><\/span>How long does colitis take to heal?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Prognosis. How long infectious colitis lasts also differs from person to person. For instance, <b>mild-to-moderate infectious bacterial colitis in children tend to last just one to three days and less than seven days in adults. More severe cases could last for as long as three to four weeks.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_colitis_go_away_by_itself\"><\/span>Can colitis go away by itself?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Relief from microscopic colitis can occur with medication. <b>In some cases, it can go away on its own. Ischemic colitis may be more serious and require hospitalization. IV fluids can then be administered to the patient to prevent infection.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_colitis_a_lifelong_disease\"><\/span>Is colitis a lifelong disease?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Ulcerative colitis is a lifelong condition that can have mild to severe symptoms. For most people, the symptoms come and go.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_can_you_live_with_colitis\"><\/span>How long can you live with colitis?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The life expectancy of patients with ulcerative colitis (UC) is <b>usually the same as anybody without the disease. UC is a lifelong disease with periods of flareups and remission (periods without symptoms, which may last for weeks or years).<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_colitis_a_life-threatening_disease\"><\/span>Is colitis a life-threatening disease?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Ulcerative colitis is a lifelong condition that you have to manage, rather than a life-threatening illness. Still, its a serious disease that can cause some dangerous complications, especially if you dont get the right treatment. Ulcerative colitis is one form of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_recover_from_colitis\"><\/span>Can you recover from colitis?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Colitis can be caused by <b>infections, loss of blood supply, or chronic diseases. Allergic reactions can also cause colitis. Chronic causes of colitis include inflammatory bowel diseases like ulcerative colitis and Crohns disease.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_stop_a_colitis_flare_up\"><\/span>How do you stop a colitis flare up?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Colitis is a chronic digestive disease characterized by inflammation of the inner lining of the colon. <b>Infection, loss of blood supply in the colon, Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) and invasion of the colon wall with collagen or lymphocytic white blood cells are all possible causes of an inflamed colon.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_latest_treatment_for_ulcerative_colitis\"><\/span>What is the latest treatment for ulcerative colitis?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Managing flare-ups<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Keep a food journal. Write down everything you eat and drink to identify items that may trigger your flare-ups.  <\/li>\n<li>Limit your fiber intake.  <\/li>\n<li>Eat smaller meals.  <\/li>\n<li>Exercise.  <\/li>\n<li>Reduce stress.  <\/li>\n<li>Speak with your doctor.<\/li>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_foods_help_heal_colitis\"><\/span>What foods help heal colitis?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>The following foods may be suitable for a person who has just had a flare-up of Crohns disease or ulcerative colitis:<\/b><\/p>\n<li>diluted juices.<\/li>\n<li>applesauce.<\/li>\n<li>canned fruit.<\/li>\n<li>oatmeal.<\/li>\n<li>plain chicken, turkey, or fish.<\/li>\n<li>cooked eggs or egg substitutes.<\/li>\n<li>mashed potatoes, white rice, or noodles.<\/li>\n<li>sourdough or white bread.<\/li>\n<p>15-Apr-2021<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_calm_a_colitis_flare-up\"><\/span>How do you calm a colitis flare-up?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Need more relief? <b>Soak in a saltwater bath, which may ease soreness. Try acetaminophen for pain, but avoid NSAIDs, such as ibuprofen and naproxen. They can trigger flares and cause other problems.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_bananas_good_for_colitis\"><\/span>Are bananas good for colitis?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Colitis is a chronic digestive disease characterized by inflammation of the inner lining of the colon. <b>Infection, loss of blood supply in the colon, Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) and invasion of the colon wall with collagen or lymphocytic white blood cells are all possible causes of an inflamed colon.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_give_someone_ulcerative_colitis\"><\/span>Can you give someone ulcerative colitis?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Ulcerative colitis (<b>not contagious)<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_most_common_cause_of_colitis\"><\/span>What is the most common cause of colitis?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>There are numerous causes of colitis including <b>infection, inflammatory bowel disease (Crohns disease and ulcerative colitis are two types of IBD), ischemic colitis, allergic reactions, and microscopic colitis.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_types_of_colitis_are_contagious\"><\/span>What types of colitis are contagious?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Types of colitis that are contagious include:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Pseudomembranous colitis.<\/li>\n<li>Infectious colitis (most bacterial, viral, fungal and parasitic types are contagious though some are not)<\/li>\n<li>C. difficile colitis.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>17-Dec-2020<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_does_flare-up_of_colitis_last\"><\/span>How long does flare-up of colitis last?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Flare-ups might take <b>days or weeks. Remission might last for months or even years. You may go from a mild flare-up to a severe one and back again. Or, it may get more advanced and spread to other parts of your colon.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_know_when_colitis_is_gone\"><\/span>How do you know when colitis is gone?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>How do I know if my UC has gone into remission?<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Clinical remission: When a patient isnt experiencing symptoms and may feel better.<\/li>\n<li>Endoscopic remission: Testing of the intestinal lining shows no inflammation.<\/li>\n<li>Biochemical remission: Blood and stool tests show no sign of inflammation.<\/li>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_does_it_take_for_inflamed_intestines_to_heal\"><\/span>How long does it take for inflamed intestines to heal?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Treatment often involves intravenous nutrition to allow the bowel to rest, which typically resolves the disease within <b>one or two weeks. 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