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  • Fever then no fever then fever again

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Learn more about Drug-induced colitis

Content updated on Sep 20, 2022

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.

Symptoms of drug-induced colitis

  • Fever

  • Abdominal pain

  • Diarrhea

  • Taking NSAIDs - brufen, ponstan, arcoxia

  • Taking omeprazole and similar medication for gastritis or reflux

  • Blood in stool

Questions your doctor may ask to check for drug-induced colitis

Your doctor may ask these questions to diagnose drug-induced colitis

  • Do you have a fever?

  • Do you have abdominal pain (stomach ache)?

  • Do you have loose stools or diarrhea?

  • Are you currently taking any painkillers (ibuprofen, arcoxia, etc)?

  • Are you taking any medication to reduce gastric acid? (Such as omeprazole)

Treatment for 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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  • Fever

  • Abdominal pain

  • Diarrhea

  • Blood in stool

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Maxwell J. Nanes, DO

Maxwell J. Nanes, DO (Emergency department)

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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