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what is colitis?

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A generic: Term for inflammation in the colon, better known as the large intestine.

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looking for what is colitis?

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Causes of colitis: Inflammation (infection, ischemic, ibd) of large intestine = colitis. For ibd: ulcerative colitis primarily involves the lining of the large intestine whereas crohn's is transmural (full thickness involvement by) inflammation of any part of the GI tract (from mouth to anus). Both involve similar pathways of inflammation, are similarly treated, increase risk of colon cancer, & may require surgery.

Question 3

what is colitis? how is it cured?

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Autoimmune Paleo: Inflammation of intestine
Detailed info: http://www.cdc.gov/ibd/index.htm

To improve colitis, stop foods like grains, lentils, potatoes based items. Avoid nightshades (peppers, tomatoes, eggs) and milk protein. They cause inflammation

Eat flesh foods, vegetables, avocados, saturated fat (butter, coconut oil), olive oil. Probonix probiotic, vitD3 10k IU/day. You'll feel better in 1-4 months.

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what is colitis and how do you get it?

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What colitis is: Colitis (c) is inflammation of the inner lining of the colon.It can be caused by infection, loss of blood supply to the colon, 
inflammatory bowel disease, and 
invasion of the colon wall with lymphocytic white blood cells or collagen. Bacteria than can cause c are shgiella, salmonella and e. Coli, among others. See a gastroenterologist for more information.

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what is colitis? no specfics given to me

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Colon inflamamation: Colitis is any kind of inflammation. Causes may include infectious, or inflammatory secondarily to other things like certain diseases, radiation , or secondary to chemotherapy for cancer.

Question 6

what is colitis/proctitis?

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Inflammation: Non-specific inflammation of the colon and rectum respectively.

Question 7

what is colitis of the colon?

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-itis = inflammation: Inflammation of the colon.  Inflammation of the inner lining can cause bleeding, diarrhea and bloating. Inflammation can also extend through all the layers in severe cases resulting in the need for emergency surgery. Common types are diverticulitis, infectious colitis (viral, bacterial - "c diff"), inflammatory (crohn's and ulcerative), some medication induced, and others.

Question 8

what is colitis and how does it differ from crones disease? what are the precribed treatments for both?

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Colitis...: ...Is a general term of which crohn's disease is one type. Treatment for crohn's ranges from dietary modification and supplementation to salicylates to steroids to surgical treatment. As for colitis, it depends in the specific underlying cause - infectious causes are generally treated with antibiotics.

Question 9

what is colitis in the intestines if systems are fever, diarrhea,  dehydration?

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Colitis : There are several forms of colitis: infectious due to different bacteria or viruses, inflammatory such as ulcerative colitis or Crohn's disease, ischemic colitis due to poor blood supply. All of the above forms of colitis can cause diarrhea and fevers. To make a diagnosis which form is present often requires stool cultures, CT scan and possibly colonoscopy

Question 10

what is colitis.i was diagnosed  w/ but go no explanation . i do know that  when i have a change in bowel movements to soft stools it occurs.

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Colitis.: Colitis is a term that describes inflammation of the large intestines.  This could be infectious or inflammatory in nature.  Usually diagnosed with blood testing, CT scan and then a colonoscopy with a biopsy which would identify the specific type of colitis.

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