Colitis basically refers to the inflammation of the colon. Colitis is a painful condition and if it is severe, it can be a debilitating illness. Colitis can be treated with the help of diet control and a careful nutrition plan.
What Is Colitis?
Colitis is the inflammation of the colon. The colon is commonly known as the large intestine, and it has the following parts: the ceacum, ascending colon, the transverse colon, the descending colon, the sigmoid colon, the rectum and the anus. There are many reasons why colitis can develop in a person, and the most common causes are poor circulation, infections and autoimmune conditions.
Types Of Colitis:
Some common types of colitis are:
- Infectious Colitis
- Ischemic Colitis
- Ulcerative colitis (inflammatory bowel disease)
- Crohn’s disease (inflammatory bowel disease)
- Microscopic Colitis
- Chemical Colitis
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