Description

Acute colitis is an inflammation of the colon that occurs suddenly and can cause abdominal pain, diarrhea, and other gastrointestinal symptoms. It may be caused by infections, inflammatory bowel disease, or other underlying conditions.

Interpreter Notes

Interpreters should be aware that patients may use terms like 'colitis' or 'enteritis' interchangeably, which can lead to confusion. It is important to stick to the term 'colitis aguda' in formal contexts to ensure clarity. Avoid colloquial terms that may not be universally understood.

Example Sentences

EN: The patient was diagnosed with acute colitis after experiencing severe abdominal pain and diarrhea.

ES: El paciente fue diagnosticado con colitis aguda después de experimentar un dolor abdominal severo y diarrea.

Common Interpreter Mistakes

Confusing acute colitis with chronic colitis; mispronouncing 'colitis' as 'colitis' with incorrect emphasis; mixing up symptoms with other gastrointestinal disorders.