Crohn's Disease and Ulcerative Colitis

Dr. Ravi Mani explains colitis, or inflammation of the colon of which there are several kinds. Some are short lived such as an infection. The more severe diseases of the colon are classified under chronic colitis such as Crohn's Disease and Ulcerative Colitis.

The symptoms can range from mild abdominal pain, change in bowel functions, profound weight loss and bleeding to severe inflammation. Some symptoms can be similar to Irritable Bowel Syndrome.

Causes of Inflammatory Bowel Disease or Colitis are largely unknown but is believed there is a genetic predisposition that can be influence by lifestyle, diet and perhaps the use of antibiotics or exposure to previous infections as well as combination of environmental and genetic factors.

To accurately diagnose and treat Crohn's Disease and Ulcerative Colitis it is essential to establish a firm diagnose and to monitored by doctors who have a great deal of experience and expertise in handling these disorders.

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