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Secondary colitis refers to inflammation of the colon that occurs as a result of another underlying condition, rather than being a primary disease itself. Common causes include infections (such as bacterial or viral), ischemia (reduced blood flow), or reactions to medications (like antibiotics). It can also occur due to systemic diseases, such as inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), where the colitis is a manifestation of the broader condition. Identifying and treating the underlying cause is essential for effective management.
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Does dilated renal pelvis have anything to do with ulcerative colitis?
Dilated renal pelvis, or hydronephrosis, is primarily a condition related to the urinary system, often resulting from obstruction of urine flow. While ulcerative colitis primarily affects the gastrointestinal tract, there can be indirect connections, such as dehydration or electrolyte imbalances from severe colitis that may impact kidney function. However, there is no direct causal relationship between dilated renal pelvis and ulcerative colitis itself. If kidney issues arise, they are more likely secondary to complications from the colitis rather than a direct link.
What is colitis nonspecific mean?
It means that it may not be a true ulcerative colitis but may be colitis related to some infection or antibiotic induced colitis
What are some factors of a colitis diet?
There are several sites that have information about colitis and diets for colitis. Here are two websites that might be able to help you: http://colitis.emedtv.com/ulcerative-colitis/ulcerative-colitis-diet.html AND http://www.webmd.com/ibd-crohns-disease/ulcerative-colitis/creating-an-ulcerative-colitis-plan
What is the difference between colitis and ulcerative colitis?
Colitis is a general term referring to inflammation of the colon, which can be caused by various factors such as infection or autoimmune conditions. Ulcerative colitis is a specific type of colitis that is a chronic inflammatory bowel disease characterized by ulcers in the colon and rectum. Ulcerative colitis is a subset of colitis.
Does geri halliwell have colitis?
she has colitis of the mouth :(
What is systemic colitis?
No such thing as systemic colitis
Bacterium induced colitis and pH?
Changes of pH in the bowel is an effect of colitis, and not the cause of colitis.
What is colitis called in the throat?
There is no such condition as colitis of the throat. Colitis means inflammation of the colon. Inflammation in the throat is called tonsillitis and pharyngitis.
Does doxycycline cause colitis?
Doxycycline will not cause colitis.
Can only men get colitis?
Men and women get colitis.
What foods should i avoid with colitis?
I am not sure which foods you should aviod with colitis. I have never known anyone who actually has colitis. You should contact your local doctor to avoid with colitis
Is there a disease cluster dipsele colitis?
Clostridium difficile colitis.
