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I had colonoscopy some time ago, report said sigmoid colon odema, could u explain 1-meaning 2-possible causes of the edema in intestines? thanks
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Inflammation: Edema is swelling. This can be caused by inflammation brought on by inflammation, infection, or poor blood supply.
Answered 1/31/2013
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