👉 In medicine, a colpitis (plural "colpi") refers to a type of inflammation or infection in the lower abdomen. Colpitis can be caused by various factors such as bacterial, viral, fungal, or parasitic infections. Common causes include urinary tract infections, appendicitis, cholecystitis, and inflammatory bowel diseases like Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. Treatment options depend on the specific cause of the infection, but generally includes antibiotics to treat infectious conditions,