colitisassociated
Colitis associated refers to inflammation of the colon that is linked to other medical conditions or specific treatments. It is not a singular disease but rather a descriptive term indicating that colitis is a consequence of an underlying issue.
One common form is antibiotic-associated colitis, often caused by the overgrowth of the bacterium Clostridioides difficile
Ischemic colitis is another type, resulting from reduced blood flow to the colon. This can happen in
Colitis can also be associated with inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD) like Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis,