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📋Overview
Colitis is a clinical term used to describe inflammation within the lining of the colon, or large intestine. It is characterized as a descriptive finding rather than a specific diagnosis, as the inflammatory process can be triggered by various factors including infections, autoimmune responses, or reduced blood flow.
Medical professionals often classify the condition based on its underlying cause, such as infectious, ischemic, or microscopic colitis. One common type is ulcerative colitis, which is a chronic form of inflammatory bowel disease that involves persistent inflammation of the large intestine.
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Medical codes (for reference)
UMLS CUI: C0009319Codes are provided for reference and interoperability. They are not a diagnosis.
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