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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...
Please add profiles of those who died from Nephritis. If the cause of death was Bright’s disease, please add them to: Bright’s / Kidney Disease/Failure project. Nephritis is inflammation of the kidneys and may involve the glomeruli, tubules, or interstitial tissue surrounding the glomeruli and tubules. Acute nephritis has several causes, and it can ultimately lead to kidney failure if it’s left...
Please add people who died of Peritonitis.== Peritonitis is an inflammation of the peritoneum , the thin tissue that lines the inner wall of the abdomen and covers most of the abdominal organs. It can result from any rupture (perforation) in your abdomen, or as a complication of other medical conditions. Peritonitis may be localized or generalized, and may result from bacterial or funal infecti...
Meningitis is an acute inflammation (swelling) of the protective membranes covering the brain and spinal cord, known collectively as the meninges.The inflammation may be caused by infection with viruses, bacteria, or other microorganisms, and less commonly by certain drugs. Meningitis can be life-threatening because of the inflammation's proximity to the brain and spinal cord; therefore, the co...
Please add profiles for those who have or had Lupus.==* If Lupus was a CONTRIBUTING factor in the cause of death, please add the profile to this project. If the PRIMARY Cause of Death was Lupus, please add the profile here: Cause of Death portal . * If no project (none as of 5/16/18), please leave a message/request in this discussion: Cause of Death Projects needed??? The Lupus Foundation of Am...
Please add the profiles of those who have survived Appendicitis or a Ruptured Appendix.== ===If they died of Appendicitis or a Ruptured Appendix, please add them to the People who died from Appendicitis project.=== Appendicitis is an inflammation of the appendix, a 3 1/2-inch-long tube of tissue that extends from the large intestine. It is a medical emergency that almost always requires prompt ...