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Overview
The majority of patients with [disease name] are asymptomatic.
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The hallmark of [disease name] is [finding]. A positive history of [finding 1] and [finding 2] is suggestive of [disease name]. The most common symptoms of [disease name] include [symptom 1], [symptom 2], and [symptom 3]. Common symptoms of [disease] include [symptom 1], [symptom 2], and [symptom 3]. Less common symptoms of [disease name] include [symptom 1], [symptom 2], and [symptom 3].
History and Symptoms
- Symptoms of toxic megacolon include abdominal pain, diarreha, and constipation.
History
Patients with toxic megacolon may have a positive history of:[1]
- Inflammatory bowel disease
- Pseudomembranous colitis
- [History finding 3]
Common Symptoms
Common symptoms of toxic megacolon include:[1]
- Abdominal pain and cramping
- Diarrhea often bloody diarrhea
- Constipation, obstipation
Less Common Symptoms
Less common symptoms of toxic megacolon include:[2]
- Fever
- Disoientation
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Gan, S. Ian; Beck, P. L. (2003). "A new look at toxic megacolon: an update and review of incidence, etiology, pathogenesis, and management". The American Journal of Gastroenterology. 98 (11): 2363–2371. doi:10.1111/j.1572-0241.2003.07696.x. ISSN 0002-9270.
- ↑ Grieco MB, Bordan DL, Geiss AC, Beil AR (1980). "Toxic megacolon complicating Crohn's colitis". Ann. Surg. 191 (1): 75–80. PMC 1344622. PMID 7352781.