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    What is regional colitis?

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    Hello I had a routine colonoscopy at age 50 as a normal screening measure. No symptoms of anything, regular normal bowel movements and no pain, weight loss or fatigue. The doctor found mild chronic inflammation (stated in biopsy report) at the ileocecal valve and the rectum however elsewhere was said to be grossly normal, no lesions or ulcers anywhere. The terminal ileum was also stated as grossly normal. The GI told me not to worry and that the biopsy is not indicative of Crohns or UC. He didn't believe medication was needed. as I just have regional colitis. After reading around I can't find anything about regional colitis and I've read on various forums that it is very dangerous to leave inflammation unmedicated. Is it possible to have chronic inflammation and not have Crohn's or UC (by the way I am and was at the time on no medication or any kind) Should I push for meds to treat the inflammation
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    The term regional colitis means colonic inflammation that is affecting only one or more isolated segments of the colon.  Whilst it's a term generally reserved for describing localised inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), it could be used to refer to what may be non-specific inflammation found in the colon.  There are several variants of colitis, including microscopic forms of IBD, but in the absence of a positive biopsy result and no other finding, be guided by the advice given by the GI specialist or seek another opinion if any ongoing concerns. Any symptoms that develop should certainly be followed up with the doctor.
     

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