Colitis: An inflammatory disease of the large intestine that results in diarrhea, discharge of mucus and blood, cramping, and abdominal pain. It is characterized ... more about Colitis.
Colitis: Inflammation of the colon. More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Colitis is available below.
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An inflammatory disease of the large intestine that results in diarrhea, discharge of mucus and blood, cramping, and abdominal pain. It is characterized by swelling, inflammation, and ulceration of the mucous membrane of the intestine. (Source: excerpt from Handout on Health Scleroderma: NIAMS)
An acute or chronic inflammation of the colon caused by viruses (e.g. cytomegalovirus), bacteria (e.g. ameba) or immunologic factors (inflammatory bowel disease which includes Crohn's colitis and ulcerative colitis). -- 2004 - (Source - Diseases Database)
Inflammation of the colon - (Source - WordNet 2.1)
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