A 21-year-old member asked:

Can food poisoning cause colitis?

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Dr. Ankush Bansalanswered

Internal Medicine 17 years experience

Yes: Colitis is an inflammation of the colon which can be caused by infection. Food poisoning with bacteria or viruses is an infection which can lead to colitis.

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Dr. Fernando Austinanswered

Gastroenterology 46 years experience

Food poisoning : Several different bacteria including e coli, salmonella , shigella , campylobacter may cause food poisoning with resultant cramps , diarrhea("colitis").

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My wife has colitis and takes meds. She has attacks that causes bad pain from bottom of sternum to ab area.Does stress & smoking make it worse+food?Ty

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What are some breakfast foods can you eat if you have colitis?

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Please suggest what foods can I eat with ulcerative colitis?

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Please suggest what food should be avoided for ulcerative colitis?

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Could you tell me what are really good foods for ulcerative colitis?

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