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Results 1 - 8 of 8 for Inflammation of the large intestine
  1. Ulcerative Colitis (National Library of Medicine)  
    Ulcerative colitis (UC) is a disease that causes inflammation and sores, called ulcers, in the lining of the rectum and colon. It is one of a group of diseases called ...
  2. Pancreatitis (National Library of Medicine)  
    The pancreas is a large gland behind the stomach and close to the first ... digesting the pancreas itself. Pancreatitis can be acute or chronic. Either ...
  3. Crohn's Disease (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... is a chronic (long-lasting) disease that causes inflammation in your digestive ... large intestine. Crohn's disease is an inflammatory bowel disease ( ...
  4. Colonic Diseases (National Library of Medicine)  
    Your colon, also known as the large intestine, is part of your digestive system. ... causing abdominal cramping and other symptoms Treatment for colonic ...
  5. Appendicitis (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... organ attached to the first part of the large intestine. It is located in the ... flow, and inflammation. If the blockage is not treated, the appendix ...
  6. Gastrointestinal Bleeding (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... GI) tract includes the esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine or colon, rectum, and anus. Bleeding can come ... type of endoscopy called colonoscopy looks at the large intestine. NIH: National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and ...
  7. Eosinophilic Disorders (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... response. They can also build up and cause inflammation. Normally your blood doesn't have a large number of eosinophils. Your body may produce more of them in response to: Allergic disorders Skin ... blood, and intestines. Treatment of eosinophilic disorders can vary, depending on ...
  8. Diverticulosis and Diverticulitis (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... colon and changes in the microbiome in the intestines. Your microbiome is made up of the bacteria and other organisms in your intestines. Who is more likely to develop diverticulosis and ...