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Inflammation
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Inflammation of the colon can be caused by viruses, bacteria, fungi, inflammatory conditions such as inflammatory bowel disease, and certain cancers. Ulcerative colitis is due to inflammation of the colon. If your doctor is having difficulty finding the reason for your inflammation in your colon, he can refer you to a GI specialist who can perform a colonoscopy. Colitis is another term used to denote inflammation in the colon.
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