Drug-Induced Colitis Quiz
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Maxwell J. Nanes, DO (Emergency Medicine)
Dr Nanes received a doctorate from the Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine and went on to complete a residency in emergency medicine at the Medical College of Wisconsin. There he trained at Froedtert Hospital and Children's Hospital of Wisconsin in the practice of adult and pediatric emergency medicine. He was a chief resident and received numerous awards for teaching excellence during his time there. | | After residency he took a job at a community hospital where he and his colleagues worked through the toughest days of the COVID-19 pandemic. |
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Stools looks like strawberry jam
Stool looks like raspberry jelly
Fever then no fever then fever again
Poop looks like strawberry jam
Poo looks like currant jelly
Periodic fever (>100.4°F / 38°C)
Blood and mucus in stool
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What is Drug-Induced Colitis?
Inflammation of the large intestines can be caused by various drugs, with non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) being the most common.
Typical Symptoms of Drug-Induced Colitis
Blood in stool
Fever
History of chemotherapy in the last one year
Taking omeprazole and similar medication for gastritis or reflux
Abdominal pain
Taking NSAIDs - brufen, ponstan, arcoxia
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Doctor's Diagnostic Questionson Drug-Induced Colitis
Your doctor may ask these questions to check for this disease:
Do you have blood in your stool?
Do you have a fever?
Did you have cancer treatment in the past year?
Are you taking any medication to reduce gastric acid?
Do you have a stomach ache?
Treatmentof Drug-Induced Colitis
In some cases, stopping the problematic medicine is enough for recovery. In severe cases, medications like steroids may be necessary to manage the inflammation.
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Reviewed By:
Maxwell J. Nanes, DO (Emergency Medicine)
Dr Nanes received a doctorate from the Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine and went on to complete a residency in emergency medicine at the Medical College of Wisconsin. There he trained at Froedtert Hospital and Children's Hospital of Wisconsin in the practice of adult and pediatric emergency medicine. He was a chief resident and received numerous awards for teaching excellence during his time there. | | After residency he took a job at a community hospital where he and his colleagues worked through the toughest days of the COVID-19 pandemic. |
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