Colitis
treatments submit a link
Strong discussion on treatment options for kids and teens with colitis. Each option covers side effects and impacts specifically on children.
Are medications right for you?
eMedicine
Nice introduction to medications used to treat colitis. Links to more detail and other colitis topics also available on the page.
Diagnosing colitis may include a colonoscopy. Prepare for your appointment by learning about this common procedure.
symptoms submit a link
First stop for colitis
Health Talk
Easy to understand discussion on colitis. Nice explanation on the various types. Find more information by following the many links.
What are the types of colitis?
Medline Plus
Main benefit of the page is the clear colitis definition and the ability to easily click and learn about the specific types in a standardized format.
Public colitis forum
Colitis Foundation
If you're looking for advice from other colitis patients, check this forum for messages. Many are available without a username.
Feeling alone? Check this out
ABC News
Various types of colitis affect many people. Read the short story about one woman with ulcerative colitis.
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Nutrition can be tricky
Healthology
Video on nutritional challenges for colitis sufferers explores the risks and some nutrition myths.
Detailed three page PDF file covering possible risks and side effects that might occur if you are pregnant and have colitis.
Hospitals and colitis
Medical News Today
If you want to know the latest on colitis, here's a summary of an academic publication on rates of colitis among hospitalized patients.
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Focus on helpful bacteria
New Hope
Searching for alternative treatment for your colitis? Read this article on probiotics and how a proper level of bacteria may help.

