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Top 10 Causes of Colitis

Inflammatory Bowel Disease

Inflammatory bowel disease or IBD is a general term which covers some specific condition that trigger inflammation in your intestines. It is a quite common disease that is affecting millions of people around the world each year. Under the effects of IBD, your intestine will be inflamed and swollen, thus causing colitis. In addition, there might be many other signs, such as fatigue, sweats, fever, unexpected weight loss, bloody or irregular bowel movements, or cramping. In most cases, this issue requires medical treatments to prevent further complications. [3]