Colitis

Colitis has been confused with Crohn's disease in the past.

Colitis (also known as colonitis) is an inflammation of the colon. It is a digestive disorder. There are several different types and causes of colitis, including:

• ulcerative colitis
• pseudomembranous colitis
• irritable bowel syndrome
• fulminant colitis

See also: Colitis, Colon (anatomy), Crohn's disease, Fulminant colitis, Irritable bowel syndrome, Pseudomembranous colitis, Ulcerative colitis