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* In stable cases, use of [[laxative]]s and bulking agents, as well as modifications in [[diet (nutrition)|diet]] and stool habits are effective. | * In stable cases, use of [[laxative]]s and bulking agents, as well as modifications in [[diet (nutrition)|diet]] and stool habits are effective. | ||
* [[Corticosteroid]]s and other anti-inflammatory medication is used in toxic megacolon. | * [[Corticosteroid]]s and other anti-inflammatory medication is used in toxic megacolon. | ||
* | * Disimpaction of feces and decompression using anorectal and nasogastric tubes. | ||
* When megacolon worsens and the conservative measures fail to restore transit, [[surgery]] may be necessary. | * When megacolon worsens and the conservative measures fail to restore transit, [[surgery]] may be necessary. | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Overview
Medical Therapy
Possible treatments include:
- In stable cases, use of laxatives and bulking agents, as well as modifications in diet and stool habits are effective.
- Corticosteroids and other anti-inflammatory medication is used in toxic megacolon.
- Disimpaction of feces and decompression using anorectal and nasogastric tubes.
- When megacolon worsens and the conservative measures fail to restore transit, surgery may be necessary.