Inflammation of the colon with the formation of ulcers that produces bloody diarrhea is a condition called
A) intussusception
B) appendicitis
C) ulcerative colitis
D) irritable bowel syndrome

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This is the specific condition that fits the description provided. Intussusception is a condition where part of the intestine slides into an adjacent part of the intestine, causing a blockage. Appendicitis is inflammation of the appendix, which is located in the lower right side of the abdomen. Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a disorder that affects the large intestine and can cause abdominal pain, bloating, and changes in bowel movements, but it does not involve ulcers or bloody diarrhea.

Inflammation of the Colon with the Formation of Ulcers That