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Colitis (Expert Forum)
colitis
Answered by
Ratnakar Kini, MD - Gastroenterology, Pediatrics, acid reflux, gerd, colitis
Gastroenterologist & Hepatologist
India
This forum is for questions and support regarding Colitis issues such as: Causes, Constipation, Diagnosis, Diarrhea, Drugs and OTC Medications, Fever, Living with Colitis, Loss of Appetite, Preventing Flare-ups, Research, Symptoms, Support, Surgery, Tests, Treatments, Types of Colitis
Doctor's Answer
by Ratnakar Kini, MD, Dec 23, 2007 02:52AM
, Dec 23, 2007 02:52AM
Hi Tootsie60,
Colitis means inflammation of the colon. Ulcerative colitis is a type of colitis.
Colitis can be of many other causes also including infections.
So colitis is not synonymous with ulcerative colitis.
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The information provided is for patients’ education only and is not a medical advice. Always consult your personal physician for complete evaluation of your health problem.
- Ratnakar Kini M.D.
Colitis means inflammation of the colon. Ulcerative colitis is a type of colitis.
Colitis can be of many other causes also including infections.
So colitis is not synonymous with ulcerative colitis.
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The information provided is for patients’ education only and is not a medical advice. Always consult your personal physician for complete evaluation of your health problem.
- Ratnakar Kini M.D.
