Colitis is a sharp or constant irritation of the casing lining the colon - our large intestine or bowel. They cause swelling and painful, called ulcers, in the top coating of the inside layer of the large intestine.
You’ve noticed some red stuff in your stool. Provided you haven’t consumed something with lots of red coloring, then that red stuff is likely to be blood. If it’s bright red blood, it’s more than likely hemorrhoids - bleeding hemorrhoids.
Infectious diseases not necessarily common in Canada can occur and may even be widespread in other countries. Standards of hygiene and medical care may differ from those at home. Before departure, you should learn about the health conditions in the country or countries you plan to visit, your own risk of disease and the steps you can take to prevent illness.
Malaria is a disease transmitted by the bite of infected Anopheles mosquitoes. In spite of India’s National Malaria Eradication programme, this disease which had been under control has suddenly made a comeback.
