Symptomatology and General Principles of Treatment of Chronic Enteritis, Chronic Colitis and Ulcerative Colitis

This clinical review article provides an overview of chronic enteritis, chronic colitis, and ulcerative colitis, focusing on their etiology, classification, pathophysiology, clinical manifestations, and diagnostic approaches. It discusses characteristic symptoms such as chronic diarrhea, abdominal pain, malabsorption, rectal bleeding, and nutritional deficiencies. The article also covers laboratory investigations, endoscopic evaluation, and histopathological diagnosis. Special attention is given to treatment principles, including dietary management, aminosalicylates, corticosteroids, immunomodulators, biological agents, supportive care, and surgical intervention in severe cases. It further highlights disease complications, maintenance of remission, and long-term follow-up to improve patient outcomes and quality of life.