When laryngospasm occurs, people describe the sensation of choking and are unable to breathe or speak. Sometimes, the episodes occur in the middle of the night. A person may suddenly awaken feeling as though he or she is suffocating. This condition is called sleep-related laryngospasm.
1 Colitis refers to inflammation of the inner lining of the colon. There are numerous causes of colitis including infection, inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis), ischemic colitis, allergic reactions, and microscopic colitis. 2  Symptoms of colitis depend upon the cause and may include.  abdominal pain,
The inflammation may extend into the upper parts of the colon. Universal colitis or pancolitis is when the whole colon is involved. A condition that causes inflammation of the intestines, such as ulcerative colitis or Crohn's disease is known as IBD (inflammatory bowel disease). IBD is different from IBS (irritable bowel syndrome). Unlike IBD, IBS does not cause inflammation, ulcers or other damage to the bowel.