Causes of Colitis

List of causes of Colitis

Following is a list of causes or underlying conditions (see also Misdiagnosis of underlying causes of Colitis) that could possibly cause Colitis includes:

• Bowel infection
• Amebic dysentery
• Bacillary dysentery
• Ulcerative colitis
• Crohn's disease

Causes of Colitis (Diseases Database):

The follow list shows some of the possible medical causes of Colitis that are listed by the Diseases Database:

• Behcet's disease
• Neonatal necrotizing enterocolitis
• Treponema pallidum
• Typhlitis
• Isosporiasis
• Pseudomembranous colitis
• Neisseria gonorrhoea
• Campylobacter jejuni
• Bacillary dysentery
• Cryptosporidiosis
• Alosetron
• Cytomegalovirus
• Chlamydia trachomatis
• Crohn's disease
• Lymphocytic colitis
• Intestinal ischaemia
• Entamoeba histolytica
• Ulcerative colitis

Colitis as a complication of other conditions:

Other conditions that might have Colitis as a complication may, potentially, be an underlying cause of Colitis. Our database lists the following as having Colitis as a complication of that condition:

• Amebic dysentery
• Campylobacter laridis infection

Colitis as a symptom:

Conditions listing Colitis as a symptom may also be potential underlying causes of Colitis. Our database lists the following as having Colitis as a symptom of that condition:

• Amebiasis
• Leukoencephalopathy, arthritis, colitis and hypogammaglobulinemia
• Obesity - colitis - hypothyroidism - cardiac hypertrophy - developmental delay

Medications or substances causing Colitis:

The following drugs, medications, substances or toxins are some of the possible causes of Colitis as a symptom. This list is incomplete and various other drugs or substances may cause your symptoms. Always advise your doctor of any medications or treatments you are using, including prescription, over-the-counter, supplements, herbal or alternative treatments.

• Certain drugs
• Laxative overuse
• Cefuroxime
• Froxal
• Ceftin
• more drugs...»

See full list of 246 medications causing Colitis

Drug interactions causing Colitis:

When combined, certain drugs, medications, substances or toxins may react causing Colitis as a symptom.

The list below is incomplete and various other drugs or substances may cause your symptoms. Always advise your doctor of any medications or treatments you are using, including prescription, over-the-counter, supplements, herbal or alternative treatments.

• Loperamide and clindamycin interaction - Severe colitis
• Imodium and clindamycin interaction - Severe colitis
• Loperamide and lincomycin interaction - Severe colitis
• Imodium and lincomycin interaction - Severe colitis
• Estrogen and DHEA interaction
• more interactions...»

See full list of 48 drug interactions causing Colitis

What triggers Colitis?

The following conditions are listed as possible triggers for Colitis:

• Certain foods
• Certain drugs
• Laxative overuse
• Infections
• Stress

Medical news summaries relating to Colitis:

The following medical news items are relevant to causes of Colitis:

• Lupus can be difficult to diagnose because of it's multitude of symptoms
• Reflux medication tied with Clostridium gut infection
• Soy allergy sufferers need to be wary of many foods
• More news »

Related information on causes of Colitis:

As with all medical conditions, there may be many causal factors. Further relevant information on causes of Colitis may be found in:

• Risk factors for Colitis
• Medications that may cause Colitis
• Hidden causes of Colitis

Causes of Colitis: Online Medical Books

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Ulcerative colitis: Causes and incidence
(Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition))

Although the etiology of ulcerative colitis is unknown, it’s thought to be related to abnormal immune response in the GI tract, possibly associated with food or bacteria such as Escherichia coli. Stress was once thought to be a cause of ulcerative colitis, but studies show that although it isn’t a cause, it does increase the severity of the attack.

Ulcerative colitis occurs primarily in young adults, especially in women. It’s also more prevalent among those of Jewish ancestry, indicating a possible familial tendency. The incidence of the disease is unknown; however, some studies indicate as many as 10 to 15 out of 100,000 persons have the disease. Onset of symptoms seems to peak between ages 15 and 30; another peak occurs between ages 50 and 70.

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Source: Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition), 2005

Ulcerative colitis: Causes
(Handbook of Diseases)

Although the etiology of ulcerative colitis is unknown, it’s thought to be related to an autoimmune response. Stress is no longer thought to be a cause. However, it may precipitate or increase the severity of the attack.

Ulcerative colitis occurs primarily in young adults, especially women; it’s also more prevalent among the Jewish population and individuals in higher socioeconomic groups. Onset of symptoms seems to peak in the 15- to 30-year-old age-group, with another peak occurring in the 50- to 70-year-old age-group.

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Source: Handbook of Diseases, 2003