What Causes Inflamed Colon?

Colon inflammation is a type of bowel disorder and can produce symptoms that include abdominal pain, diarrhea and rectal bleeding. An inflamed colon can be caused by a number of factors.

Allergies

• Exposure to an allergen can disrupt the functioning of your body's immune system, which can cause diarrhea.

Heredity

• Your colon inflammation could be an inherited condition passed down from your mother or father.

Medication

• Two of the many symptoms that occur when taking antibiotics include abdominal cramps and diarrhea.

HIV

• The Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) can cause persistent diarrhea.

Irritable Bowel Syndrome

• Hormonal changes can lead to irritable bowel syndrome, a disorder that causes inflammation, bloating, diarrhea and excessive gas.