John Garvey is the Director of Ergonomics at a massive corporation in New England. After being diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis as a teen, he has developed a passion for ergonomics and proper chair support. John reviews office chairs in his blog, hoping to help others in similar situations.
Ulcerative Colitis - When To Call a Doctor. Call a doctor immediately if you have been diagnosed with ulcerative colitis and you have: 1  Fever over 101Â°F (38.3Â°C) or shaking chills. 2  Lightheadedness, passing out, or rapid heart rate.  Stools that are almost always bloody.
There are many causes of colitis, for example, infections (food poisoning from E. coli, Salmonella), poor blood supply, and autoimmune reactions. Symptoms of colitis include. diarrhea that may have blood; frequent and small bowel movements, abdominal pain and cramping; constipation; Individuals with colitis may have mild, moderate or severe colitis.