When to Seek Medical Care

Diarrhea is a common symptom of colitis, and most episodes resolve in a matter of hours.

Medical care should be accessed if any of the following conditions exist:

• persistent diarrhea,
  
  
• dehydration,
  
  
• fever,
  
  
• significant abdominal pain, and/or
  
  
• blood in the bowel movement.