Spastic colitis

Generality

Spastic colitis, or irritable bowel syndrome, is a set of enteric disorders that specifically affects the intestinal tract called the colon.
The causes of spastic colitis still represent a question mark today.

According to the most reliable hypotheses, at the origin of the aforementioned condition, there would be an abnormal communication between the brain, nerve fibers that innervate the intestine and intestinal muscles.
Typical symptoms of spastic colitis consist of: pain and cramps in the abdomen, constipation, diarrhea, a bloated feeling in the stomach, bloating and mucus in the stool.
With a chronic character, spastic colitis does not cause alterations in the intestinal anatomy and does not favor the onset of colon or colorectal cancer.
The treatment consists of remedies - including an "effective anti-stress therapy, an adequate diet plan, etc. - aimed at improving symptoms.