Inflammatory Bowel Disease

Colitis

Colitis is inflammation or swelling of the lining of your large bowel or colon. There are many kinds of colitis and your doctor may not be able to tell you what kind you have without more tests.

Fight infection,Ease belly pain,Stop throwing up,Replace body fluids,Decrease the acid in the stomach

Too much fluid loss,Thrombotic microangiopathy,Low red blood cell count,Low platelet count,Weakened or damaged kidneys,Feel weak or pass out,Poor appetite; weight loss

Emergency Medicine,Gastrointestinal

Bowel Infection,Colon Inflammation,Food Poisoning,Inflammation of the Bowel

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