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Simply put, Colitis is swelling (inflammation) of the large intestine (colon). In medicine, colitis refers to an inflammation of the colon and is often used to describe an inflammation of the large intestine (colon, caecum and rectum).n medicine, colitis refers to an inflammation of the colon and is often used to describe an inflammation of the large intestine (colon, caecum and rectum).
There are many types of colitis. The most common include: Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) colitis (Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis) Microscopic colitis. Chemical colitis. Ischemic colitis. Infectious colitis (food poisoning caused by infections, and infections caused by parasites or bacteria)