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The exact cause of angiodysplasia is unknown, but there are different theories:

1.Degenerative changes of small blood vessels associated with aging (most widely accepted theory)

2. long-term local hypo-oxygenation of the microcirculation from cardiac, vascular, or pulmonary disease.

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 ==Causes==
-Angiodysplasia of the colon is mostly related to the aging and degeneration of the blood vessels. It usually occurs in older adults. It is almost always seen on the right side of the colon.
+The exact cause of angiodysplasia is unknown, but there are different theories:
-There are several theories about the cause. The most likely cause is that normal spasms of the colon lead to enlargement of blood vessels in the area. This swelling becomes so severe that a small direct passageway develops between a very small artery and vein. This is called an arteriovenous fistula. It is in this area of the colon wall that the patient is at risk for bleeding.
+.Degenerative changes of small blood vessels associated with aging (most widely accepted theory)
-Angiodysplasia of the colon is very rarely related to other diseases of the blood vessels, including Osler-Weber-Rendu syndrome. It is not related to cancer, and is different than diverticulosis, a more common cause of intestinal bleeding in older adults.
+. long-term local hypo-oxygenation of the microcirculation from cardiac, vascular, or pulmonary disease.
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