Colitis

:Colitis has been confused with Crohn's disease in the past.

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Colitis (also known as colonitis) is an inflammation of the colon. It is a digestive disorder. There are several different types and causes of colitis, including:

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• ulcerative colitis
• pseudomembranous colitis
• irritable bowel syndrome
• fulminant colitis