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Toxic Megacolon

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Toxic Megacolon Symptoms

Symptoms of toxic megacolon include:

Abdominal pain
Abdominal swelling
Blood in the stool:

Rectal bleeding
Red stools

Diarrhea
Fatigue
Fever
Vomiting

Loss of fluids from toxic megacolon may cause dehydration.

Symptoms of dehydration include:

Dry mouth
Dry skin
Lightheadedness
Sunken eyes
Rapid pulse
Decreased urination:

Urinating less than 3 times per day

Fainting

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Abdominal pain
Diarrhea
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Last Updated: Aug 13, 2008 References

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

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Toxic Megacolon References:

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Imbriaco M, Balthazar EJ. Toxic megacolon: role of CT in evaluation and detection of complications. Clin Imaging. 2001 Sep-Oct;25(5):349-54.
Pascu M, Muller AR, Wiedenmann B, Dignass AU. Rescue therapy with tacrolimus in a patient with toxic megacolon. Int J Colorectal Dis. 2003 May;18(3):271-5.