What Is Colitis?
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
5. Complications of Colitis
There are many complications of colitis which can include toxic megacolon and chronic anemia. Toxic megacolon is when a portion of the colon becomes dilated and there is wide spread toxicity.
The symptoms of megacolon include chronic abdominal pain, fever, diarrhea, malnutrition, and dehydration. The most serious complication of the mega colon is a ruptured colon. Anemia is also a common complication of colitis that occurs due to the constant loss of blood.
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