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Ischemic Bowel Disease

Symptoms

Ischemic Bowel Disease Symptoms

Symptoms of ischemic bowel disease may include:

Abdominal pain:

Usually worse after meals
May suddenly become severe
Often described as cramping abdominal pain

Blood in the stool:

Black stool
Rectal bleeding
Red stools

Constipation
Diarrhea
Anorexia

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Last Updated: May 4, 2009 References

Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MD; John H. Beckett, MD; D. Scott Gettings, MD

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Ischemic Bowel Disease References:

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Schoots IG, Levi MM, Reekers JA, Lameris JS, van Gulik TM. Thrombolytic therapy for acute superior mesenteric artery occlusion. J Vasc Interv Radiol. 2005 Mar;16(3):317-29.