Collagenous Microscopic Colitis
Colitis is swelling (inflammation) of the large intestine (colon).
Causes, incidence, and risk factors
Colitis can have many different causes, including:
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Acute andchronic infections, includingfood poisoning - Inflammatory disorders (ulcerative colitis, Crohn's colitis, lymphocytic and collagenous colitis)
Irritable bowel syndrome - Lack of blood flow (ischemic colitis)
- Past radiation to the large bowel
For more information about a specific type of colitis see:
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CMV colitis (a viral infection of...
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