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Colitis is swelling(inflammation) of the large intestine(colon).Colitis can have many different causes, including:.Acute and chronic infections Inflammatory disorders(ulcerative colitis, Crohn''s colitis, lymphocytic an... |
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Symptoms
Symptoms can include:Abdominal bloatingAbdominal painBloody stoolsDehydrationDiarrheaIncreased intestinal gas.
Causes
Colitis can have many different causes, including:Acute and chronic infectionsInflammatory disorders (ulcerative coli...
Tests
The health care provider can diagnose colitis by inserting a flexible tube into the rectum(flexible sigmoidoscopy or ...
Treatments
Treatment is directed at the cause of disease (infection, inflammation, lack of blood flow, or another cause). See th...
Doctor Specialties
Call your health care provider if you have symptoms such as:.Abdominal pain Blood in the stool Expanded(distended) ab...
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