A member asked:

Ct scan shows mass of inflam. beside ascending colon. abdomen muscles very tight over area. what could it be? which test/specialist to diagnose. pain.

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Colitis: Inflammation of the colon is likely due to an infection or inflammation of the colon. The most common cause of inflammation of the ascending colon would be a bacterial infection (e.g.. Food poisoning), especially if associated with diarrhea. See a GI specialist. Good luck!

Answered 6/10/2014

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Ct scan of abdomen shows nothing besides colon, right?

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