Overview
The colon, commonly known as the large intestine, is a digestive tract part. The stomach and small intestine digest and absorb the food that you ingest. The colon aids in the reclaiming of bodily fluids and the absorption of nutrients from leftover meals.
Mucosa, the colon's deepest layer, comes into close touch with food. The mucosa assists in the absorption of water and electrolytes from meals into the bloodstream. Undigested food condenses into waste products when the water is removed. These substances are subsequently passed via the rectum and expelled as feces.
Colitis is a disease in which the lining of the colon is inflamed, either acutely or chronically. It is becoming more frequent across the world. Infections, autoimmunity, inflammatory bowel disease, ischemic colitis, medications, and radiation exposure are all possible causes of colitis.
Infection is the most prevalent cause of colitis, and it has become a major public health problem as a result. In this post, we'll look at colon infections, including the most common causes, how to identify them, and the treatments that are available, as well as how to avoid them.