What causes intestinal inflammation?

Intestinal inflammation generally refers to enteritis, and the causes of enteritis include pathogenic microbial infection, drug factors, dietary factors, immune abnormalities, etc.

1. Pathogenic microbial infection

Bacterial infection such as Salmonella, Vibrio cholerae, etc., viral infection such as enterovirus, influenza virus, etc. Parasitic infections such as hookworms, roundworms, etc. can cause enteritis.

2. Drug factors

Certain drugs such as antibiotics, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, etc. may damage the intestinal mucosa and cause enteritis.

3. Dietary factors

Unhealthy eating habits, such as excessive intake of greasy, spicy, and irritating foods, will increase the risk of enteritis.

4. Immune abnormalities

If your own immune mechanism is abnormal, it may cause inflammatory bowel disease, such as ulcerative colitis, Crohn's disease, etc.