Colitis Secondary

Secondary colitis: causes, diagnosis and treatment

Secondary colitis is an inflammatory bowel disease that can develop in people who already suffer from other gastrointestinal diseases. In this article we will look at the causes, diagnosis and treatment of secondary colitis.

Causes of secondary colitis

Secondary colitis can occur for the following reasons:

1. Diseases of the gastrointestinal tract - gastritis, ulcers, enteritis, colitis and other diseases can lead to secondary infection in the intestines, which causes the development of colitis. Also, some medications, such as antibiotics and anti-inflammatory drugs, may cause colic.