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Diseases

Megacolon

Megacolon is an abnormal dilation of the colon (also called the large intestine). The dilation is often accompanied by a paralysis of the peristaltic movements of the bowel.

SYMPTOMS

  • Abdominal pain 
  • Bloating of the abdomen(distention) 
  • Abdominal tenderness 
  • Fever 
  • Rapid heart rate (tachycardia) 
  • Shock 
  • Bloody or profuse diarrhea 
  • Painful bowel movements

CAUSES

The root causes of toxic megacolon are inflammatory bowel diseases (ibds). Inflammatory bowel diseases cause swelling and irritation in parts of your digestive tract.

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