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Everything You Need to Know About Colitis, a Painful Digestive Disease
News 18Your digestive health depends on your gut and if there’s anything wrong with any part of it then not only will food consumption become difficult but your overall health will also be affected. The large intestine or colon forms an integral part of your digestive system and colitis is a disease that can affect its function and cause many complications. Colitis is an inflammation of the inner lining of the colon which causes many symptoms like diarrhea, abdominal pain, bloating and blood in the stool. A new study published in Science Translational Medicine suggests that excessive consumption of sugar may also be responsible for colitis as it can damage the gut microbiota. Abdominal pain Stomach cramps Diarrhea, with or without blood in the stool Fever, with or without chills Dehydration Fatigue Eye and skin inflammation Joint swelling Canker sores Treatment of colitis The treatment of colitis will depend on the cause of the disease, which is why getting a proper investigation done on the recommendation of a doctor is vital.
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