Intestines at Risk: How To Know if You Have Colitis
When we overeat, we risk not only weight gain but also falling ill with colitis. However, those who love a hearty meal are not the only people at risk. What is this disease, where does it come from and what is the risk?
Dr. Catherine
Sharp sensations
The large intestine handles the process of digestion — it moves the remains of food and excreted feces. Overeating, viruses, parasites, or bacteria in food can cause inflammation of the intestinal mucosa, which is called colitis.
Colitis may be acute or chronic. Acute occurs suddenly — you immediately feel a rumbling, bloating of the stomach, impaired stool, weakness, blunt or attack-like pain, and a feeling of heaviness in the intestines. If it is chronic, the sensations are a little less acute, but recur on a regular basis and cause considerable discomfort. In addition, chronic disease is fraught with serious consequences.
Eating less
The most common cause of colitis is an improper diet: overeating, excessive consumption of calories, sweet, spicy, and fried foo...
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