Medical Concerns You Should Have About Ulcerative Colitis

Perforated Colon

A perforated colon is also known as a ruptured bowel. It occurs when a hole develops in the digestive tract, which may include the stomach, small intestine, large intestine, and esophagus. Symptoms include tenderness and abdominal pain. Ulcerative colitis may also cause toxic megacolon, which is a rare but life-threatening condition in which all or parts of the colon or rectum rapidly swell. Symptoms may include extreme bloating, fever, abdominal pain, and shock. Immediate treatment is required.

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