What is infectious colitis?
Infectious colitis is the inflammation of the colon due to a virus or bacteria. Symptoms include abdominal cramping, diarrhea, and fever.
How do members experience infectious colitis?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with infectious colitis*
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Fatigue
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Pain
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Anxious mood
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Depressed mood
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*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
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Top treatments taken by people for infectious colitis*
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Who has infectious colitis on PatientsLikeMe?
Age
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 1 | |
| 20s | 0 | |
| 30s | 3 | |
| 40s | 11 | |
| 50s | 11 | |
| 60s | 11 | |
| 70+ | 12 |
Distribution of sex
Sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 10 | |
| Female | 39 |
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