What is Acute Colitis and What Are Its Symptoms?
Acute colitis refers to inflammation of the colon (a part of the large intestine) that appears in few hours to days after irritation as: • Sudden left or right side abdominal pain or cramps • Urgency to have a bowel movement • Diarrhea (loose bowel movements) • Stomach swelling (bloating) • Sometimes: bowel bleeding, fever, nausea, vomiting
