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Toxic megacolon. In this rare condition, your colon is unable to get rid of gas and stool, causing it to become greatly enlarged. Left untreated, your colon ...
Complications · Toxic megacolon. Ulcerative colitis may cause the colon to rapidly widen and swell, a serious condition known as toxic megacolon. · A hole in the ...
Congenital aganglionic megacolon (Hirschsprung disease). https://www.uptodate.com/contents/search. Accessed Nov. 6, 2024. Constipation. National Institute ...
Toxic megacolon may be fatal. It needs emergency surgery. A hole in the large intestine, called bowel perforation. This rare condition results from damage to ...
An X-ray or CT scan may be used to look for serious complications of pseudomembranous colitis, such as toxic megacolon or bowel perforation. More ...
Megacolon causes stomach pain, swelling and trouble with passing stool, called constipation. Prevention.
Toxic megacolon (a very dilated intestine)—Should not be used in patients with these conditions. Back to top. Proper Use. Your doctor may have special ...
Dilation of the colon can lead to serious complications, such as toxic megacolon and perforation. CT scan. A CT scan of the abdomen or pelvis may be done to ...
Bone loss, called osteoporosis. Inflammation of the skin, joints and eyes. An increased risk of colon cancer. A rapidly swelling colon, called toxic megacolon.
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