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Been for a colonoscopy and have been diagnosed with ileitis and also patchy erythematous mucosa. no erosions and colon looks normal. what causes this?
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Ileitis: Ileitis is seen in Crohn's disease, an inflammatory bowel disorder best treated by a gastroenterologist. Such a specialist can evaluate you and then advise you best regarding diagnosis and treatment.
Answered 10/27/2020
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