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Colitis is swelling (inflammation) of the large intestine (colon) with abdominal discomfort or pain which may be mild and reoccurring over a long period of time or severe and appearing suddenly. Causes / Types Most of the time, the cause is not known Causes may include: Infections caused by a virus or a parasite Food poisoning due to bacteria Crohn disease (a type of inflammatory bo...