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- Regional Enteritis (Chron's Disease, Ileitis)
- SYMPTOMS. There may be fever, loss of appetite, weight loss, abdominal pain,
- abdominal mass and chronic diarrhea. There may also be severe intestinal
- colic and arthritis.
- CAUSES for the inflammation of the lower part of the small intestine, called
- the ileum, is unknown. This also affects other areas of the bowel at times.
- TREATMENT. Surgery may be recommended in some cases.
- .Medication and diet may be prescribed.