Terminal Ileitis
Although Crohn’s and ulcerative colitis are closely linked to each other, ulcerative colitis is limited to only the colon whereas Crohn’s disease is a chronic inflammation that afflicts not only both the intestines but can affect any aspect of the digestive system, anywhere from between the mouth to the anus. Both Crohn’s and ulcerative colitis have no medical cure and have a tendency to fluctuate between stages of relapse and remission. Relapse refers to a phase of activity, while remission implies a period of inactivity. Crohn’s disease is also otherwise known as terminal ileitis or just colitis.
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