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NOTICE: This condition is a medical emergency. Call 911 for immediate care.
Overview
Fluids and electrolytes will be given to help prevent dehydration and shock. The process that leads to megacolon can be treated medically first. However, this is usually not enough to reverse the megacolon. If rapid widening is allowed to continue, an opening (perforation) can f...[read article]
Tests for Toxic Megacolon
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Abdominal films are x-ray images of the abdomen. More
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An abdominal CT scan is an imaging method that uses x-rays to create cross-sectional pictures of the belly area. CT stands for computed tomography. See also: C... More
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During a physical examination, a health care provider studies a patient's body to determine the presence or absence of physical problems. A typical physical ex... More
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A computed tomography (CT) scan is an imaging method that uses x-rays to create cross-sectional pictures of the body. See also: Cranial CT scan; Lumbosacral sp... More
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Electrolytes are positively and negatively charged molecules, called ions, that are found within cells, between cells, in the bloodstream, and in other fluids throu... More
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A complete blood count (CBC) test measures the following: The number of red blood cells (RBCs; The number of white blood cells (WBCs; The total amount of hemog... More
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The blood differential test measures the percentage of each type of white blood cell (WBC) that you have in your blood. It also reveals if there are any abnormal or... More
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ESR stands for erythrocyte sedimentation rate. It is a test that indirectly measures how much inflammation is in the body. However, it rarely leads directly to a sp... More
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X-rays are a form of electromagnetic radiation, just like visible light. In a health care setting, a machines sends are individual x-ray particles, called photons. ... More
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Medical Procedures for Toxic Megacolon
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Intravenous rehydration is the process by which sterile water solutions containing small amounts of salt or sugar are injected into the body through a tube attached... More
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Hyperbaric oxygen therapy uses a special chamber, sometimes called a pressure chamber, to increase the amount of oxygen in the blood. More
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When patients cannot use their gastrointestinal tracts for nutrition , parenteral nutrition may be used to maintain or improve the patient's nutritional status... More
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Administration of Electrolytes
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Surgical Procedures for Toxic Megacolon
Prescribed Medications for Toxic Megacolon
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CYCLOSPORINE (SYE kloe spor een) is used to decrease the immune system's response to a transplanted organ. More
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HYDROCORTISONE (hye droe KOR ti sone) is a corticosteroid. It is commonly used to treat inflammation of the skin, joints, lungs, and other organs. Common conditions... More
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INFLIXIMAB (in FLIX i mab) is used to treat Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. It is also used to treat ankylosing spondylitis, psoriasis, and some forms ... More
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METHYLPREDNISOLONE (meth ill pred NISS oh lone) is a corticosteroid. It is commonly used to treat inflammation of the skin, joints, lungs, and other organs. Common ... More
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This feature is for informational purposes only and should not be used to replace the care and information received from your healthcare provider. Please consult a healthcare professional with any health concerns you may have.
