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K59.31 (TOXIC MEGACOLON)

                                            Toxic megacolon is a term used to express the seriousness of the condition. Toxic megacolon is rare. It's a widening of the large intestine that develops within a few days and can be life-threatening. It can be a complication of inflammatory bowel disease (such as Crohn's disease).

 

SYMPTOMS OF TOXIC MEGACOLON

• abdominal pain
• bloating of the abdomen (distention)
• abdominal tenderness
• fever
• rapid heart rate (tachycardia)
• shock
• bloody or profuse diarrhea
• painful bowel movements

TREATMENT OF TOXIC MEGACOLON

                       The treatment of toxic megacolon usually involves surgery. If you develop this condition, you will be admitted to the hospital. You will receive fluids to prevent shock. Shock is a life-threatening condition that occurs when an infection in the body causes your blood pressure to decrease rapidly.

           Once your blood pressure is stable, you’ll need surgery to correct toxic megacolon. In some cases, toxic megacolon may produce a tear or perforation in the colon. This tear must be repaired to prevent bacteria from the colon from entering the body.

                   Even if there’s no perforation, the tissue of the colon may be weakened or damaged and need removal. Depending on the extent of the damage, you may need to undergo a colectomy. This procedure involves either a complete or partial removal of the colon.

                      You’ll take antibiotics during and after the surgery. Antibiotics will help prevent a serious infection known as sepsis. Sepsis causes a severe reaction in the body that is often life-threatening.

COMPLICATIONS

• Bleeding and blood loss

• Whole-body infection (sepsis)

• Abnormal hole in the colon (perforation)

• Shock

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