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==Introduction==
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|pagebody = Inflammation involving small or large intestine is known as '''enteritis'''. More specific segments may be involved, (for example
caecum - typhlitis, colon - colitis, rectum - proctitis). As with other sections of the [[Alimentary - Anatomy & Physiology|alimentary system]], there are several different types of inflammation that occur in the intestines. Even quite mild inflammatory lesions can have quite severe effects, especially if they go on for any length of time. The major pathological entities are outlined below.
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===Inflammation of the Intestines===
===Inflammation of the Intestines===
* Enteritis is '''extremely common''', and is usually associated with [[Intestine Diarrhoea - Pathology|diarrhoea]].
* Enteritis is '''extremely common''', and is usually associated with [[Intestine Diarrhoea - Pathology|diarrhoea]].
** Diarrhoea is the passage of faeces with increased bulk and/or fluid content.
** Diarrhoea is the passage of faeces with increased bulk and/or fluid content.
** For example, in hypersecretory diarrhoea due to some bacterial toxins.
** For example, in hypersecretory diarrhoea due to some bacterial toxins.
===[[Intestines Catarrhal Enteritis - Pathology|Catarrhal Enteritis]]===
===[[Intestines Catarrhal Enteritis - Pathology|Catarrhal Enteritis]]===