Difference between colitis and ileitis

The difference between colitis and ileitis is mainly in the area of pain, symptoms, treatment and so on. 1. Pain site: colitis is an inflammatory disease that mainly occurs in the colon, such as ulcerative colitis, which may cause pain in both sides of the abdomen. Ileitis is an inflammatory disease that occurs in the ileum, commonly seen in Crohn’s disease, etc., with pain mainly around the umbilicus and the right lower abdomen. 2. Symptoms: Colitis such as ulcerative colitis may present with symptoms such as abdominal pain, diarrhea, mucus, pus and blood stools. Ileitis may be caused by bacteria, viruses, fungi and parasites, etc. Clinical manifestations mainly include abdominal pain, diarrhea, loose watery stools, bloody stools, etc. Some patients may have fever. 3. Treatment: colitis such as ulcerative colitis can use aminosalicylic acid preparations, glucocorticoids, etc. to control the inflammatory response, if combined with intestinal obstruction can also be surgical treatment. Ileitis can use amoxicillin and other drugs to reduce inflammation and relieve symptoms such as diarrhea. Usually pay attention to eat a light diet, avoid barbecue and other spicy and stimulating food. There are other differences between colitis and ileitis, which should be differentiated under the guidance of a doctor, and not blindly judged on their own.