colitis
2007-09-28 13:44:31 · 4 answers · asked by Candace J I 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
Try the following site. Lots of info; If you have it, I have to commend you on your desire to educate yourself about it. You're aiming towards the right direction. Sometimes, just getting to know and understand your health problems is in itself a batttle half-won;.
Abdominal pain situated on the right side could possibly be Crohn's disease. It may have rectal bleeding. Pain on the left side is ulcerative colitis or diverticulosis.
Ulcerative Colitis
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MedlinePlus: Ulcerative Colitis
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Ulcerative colitis - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Ulcerative colitis - MayoClinic.com
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Ulcerative Colitis-Topic Overview
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CCFA.org: About Ulcerative Colitis & Proctitis
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MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Ulcerative colitis
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Colitis
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Ulcerative Colitis and its homeopathic treatment
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2007-09-28 14:49:49 · answer #1 · answered by rosieC 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Colitis is an inflammation or infeection of the Colon. It can be bacterial or inflammatory. It can be caused by lack of blood supply (Ischemic).
2007-09-28 20:52:30 · answer #2 · answered by Doug 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Colitis
2007-09-28 20:47:33 · answer #3 · answered by miz_sunshines 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Another, relatively, good site is webmd.com. They also list web sites to support groups, etc.
2007-09-28 20:55:19 · answer #4 · answered by howmidoin? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋