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Toxic Megacolon
Alternate Names : Megarectum, Toxic Dilation of the Colon
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- Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Neurologic Disorders
- Seizure Disorders
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Toxic Megacolon
Today's Top News Stories | • | FDA Backs Cholesterol Drug Vytorin - Jan 08, 2009, 17:00
Review says it lowered bad cholesterol more effectively than Zocor. | • | Common Flu Strain Resistant to Popular Antiviral Drug - Jan 08, 2009, 19:00
But other medications are available that work, CDC officials stress. | • | Many Turn Blind Eye to Racism - Jan 08, 2009, 17:00
They're not quick to condemn hurtful comments, study suggests. | • | Studies Challenge Framingham Risk Score - Jan 08, 2009, 19:00
The long-standing assessment for heart risk may not be accurate in some cases. | • | Clinical Trials Update: Jan. 8, 2009 - Jan 08, 2009, 10:12
- Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Neurologic Disorders
- Seizure Disorders
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Toxic megacolon is characterized by extreme inflammation and distention of the colon. Common symptoms are pain, distention of the abdomen, fever, rapid heart rate, and dehydration. This is a life-threatening complication that requires immediate medical treatment.
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- Digestive System
- Toxic Megacolon
- Crohn's Disease - Affected Areas
- Ulcerative Colitis
- Digestive System Organs
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• Definition
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Topics that might be of interest to you Diseases & Conditions
• Crohn's Disease
• Dehydration
• Sepsis
• Septic Shock
• Ulcerative Colitis
Tests & Exams
• Abdominal Film
• CBC
• Pulse
• WBC Count
Surgery & Procedures
• Bowel Resection
Other Topics
• Abdomen - Swollen
• Abdominal Pain
• Abdominal Sounds
• Diarrhea
• Electrolytes
• Fever
• Physical Examination
• Pulse - Bounding
• Shock
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