With Crohn’s colitis, thecolon (large intestine)is inflamed.
Despite having a similar name, this condition is not the same as ulcerative colitis.
Crohn’s diseaseis just one possible cause of colitis.
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Some causes have nothing to do with IBD.
For instance, colitis can be brought on by infection with a parasite, virus, or bacteria.
Some of these forms of colitis are acute, meaning they come on suddenly.
Infectious colitis often improves with treatment.
But colitis that is caused byIBD, like Crohn’s colitis, is considered chronic.
While the disease might go into remission or improve with treatment, it’s never cured.
Both can cause colitis.
It then creates specialized cells called antibodies to attack and destroy it.
Researchers don’t yet understand why autoimmune diseases develop.
Rates are increasing among Black people in the U.S., as well as in Asian and South American countries.
Diagnosis
It can be difficult to tell Crohn’s colitis from ulcerative colitis and other similar conditions.
It just means it’s not present there right now.
However, no single diet works for everyone.
You may need to eat or limit a variety of foods to figure out what’s best for you.
If you gotta avoid some healthy foods, you may need to take nutritional supplements.
Your healthcare provider or a registered dietitian can help you determine which nutrients may be lacking in your diet.
It is diagnosed with a colonoscopy, upper endoscopy, other scans, and blood and stool tests.
Treatment includes diet, medications, and when necessary, surgery to treat complications.
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