Description
Ischemic colitis is a condition in which part of the colon becomes inflamed and sores. It is a condition of the problem of interference in the large intestine. Disorders of the colon may contribute to local inflammation of the colon and in some cases irreversible intestinal damage can occur. Every part of the intestine can be affected by ischemic colitis, although the people affected most often feel pain in the left side of the abdomen. Urgent bowel movements and bloody diarrhea are common addition to ischemic colitis.
Most cases of ischemic colitis are mild can heal itself within a few days. However, you should immediately consult a doctor if you experience symptoms of ischemic colitis because of the possibility of the condition can become severe.
Cause
The cause of ischemic colitis is an inadequate blood supply reaching the large intestine is involved. The most common cause is acute blood clots in the arteries leading to the large intestine. Chronic cases are often associated with the accumulation of fatty deposits (atherosclerosis) in the blood vessels leading into the large intestine. Ischemic colitis can be produced either from or associated with other medical conditions such as the following in certain people:
1. Increased levels of sugar or glucose in the blood (diabetes mellitus)
2. Colon cancer
3. Radiation therapy to the abdomen
4. Protrusion of an organ or tissue into the surrounding tissue, mixed with the arterial and venous blood supply to the intestine (hernia)
5. Inflammation of blood vessels (vasculitis)
6. Rapid blood clotting ((hypercoagulable state)
Symptom
The following are signs and symptoms of ischemic colitis, among others:
1. Low fever
2. Diarrhea
3. Throw up
4. Abdominal pain, cramping or pain, often localized to the lower left side of the abdomen, pain can be sudden or gradual
5. Feeling of wanting to defecate soon
6. Red stool
7. Nausea
Treatment
The best treatment for ischemic colitis can be determined depending on the severity of the condition. Medication can be prescribed to keep blood pressure at normal levels when ischemic colitis are mild, to help ease the flow of blood to the intestines. The use of additional antibiotics may be needed to keep the development of infection. Any underlying health problems will be treated by a doctor. Symptoms usually subsides within 24-48 hours in mild cases with conservative measures without the need for hospitalization.
Hospitalization may be necessary, but when patients are dehydrated. So that needs to be given fluids and nutrition through a vein (intravenously). Restriction of food intake may be needed for several days. Doctors will continue to monitor patients regularly, with follow-up colonoscopies to determine whether the disease has been cured or evolved, and whether there were complications. Healing can happen in 2 weeks or less in mild cases.
Recovery may take longer in more severe cases and relapses may occur. If ischemic colitis develops before age 50 years or have a history of blood clots, people may have impaired the increased tendency of blood to clot. Warfarin can help to prevent episodes of ischemic colitis in the future.
Operation
Certain people who suffer from severe or prolonged ischemic colitis requiring surgical treatment for decision (resection) the affected area. Surgery may be needed for ulcerative ischemic when the condition associated with the condition, among others:
1. Bleeding Ulcer
2. Gangrene and blood infections (sepsis).
3. Severe and persistent fever, even after initial treatment with fluids and medications.
4. A hole (perforation) in the colon.
Sources: Epharmapedia
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