Ischemic colitis and mesenteric ischemia are both types of bowel ischemia. Ischemic colitis refers to reduced blood flow to the large intestine, while mesenteric ischemia happens due to reduced blood ...

Focal active colitis (FAC) is when a specific type of white blood cell enters tiny structures in the colon wall, causing inflammation. Various conditions can lead to FAC, such as Crohn’s disease.

Chemical colitis is a condition that occurs when certain chemicals come into contact with the colon and cause inflammation. This exposure can occur through using a contaminated endoscope or ...

Medically reviewed by Robert Burakoff, MD Takeaway Ulcerative colitis usually affects the large intestine and causes continuous inflammation.Crohn's disease can affect any part of the digestive tract ...