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Ischemic Bowel Disease Definition
Common names:
  • Bowel Disease Ischemic
  • Bowel Ischemia
  • Intestinal Ischemia
  • Ischemic Bowel Disease
  • Ischemic Colitis
  • Mesenteric Ischemia
A person with ischemic bowel disease has narrowing of the arteries that supply blood and oxygen to the intestines. Images

As the narrowing worsens, the arteries become unable to supply enough oxygen to meet demand. This can cause abdominal pain and damage to the intestine.

Ischemic bowel disease is caused by atherosclerosis. It is rarely seen in those under 50 years of age. The illness can be life threatening.

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Last Updated: Oct 21, 2008  References
Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MD; John H. Beckett, MD; D. Scott Gettings, MD
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