Definition
ileitis
noun
- Inflammation of the ileum, the lowest part of the small intestine.
Usage: Medical term; Often associated with Crohn's disease
Examples
- The patient was diagnosed with ileitis after experiencing chronic abdominal pain and diarrhea.
- Ileitis can cause severe inflammation in the final section of the small intestine.
- The gastroenterologist suspected ileitis based on the endoscopy results.
- Treatment for ileitis may include anti-inflammatory medications and dietary changes.
- Ileitis is a common complication in patients with inflammatory bowel disease.