Ischemic Colitis Quiz
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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. |
Aiko Yoshioka, MD (Gastroenterology)
Dr. Yoshioka graduated from the Niigata University School of Medicine. He worked as a gastroenterologist at Saiseikai Niigata Hospital and Niigata University Medical & Dental Hospital before serving as the Deputy Chief of Gastroenterology at Tsubame Rosai Hospital and Nagaoka Red Cross Hospital. Dr. Yoshioka joined Saitama Saiseikai Kawaguchi General Hospital as Chief of Gastroenterology in April 2018.
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Stool looks like raspberry jelly
Blood in poop
Poop looks like strawberry jam
Poo looks like strawberry jam
Pit of the stomach has burning sensation
Stomach discomfort and grouchiness comes and goes with fussiness / grouchiness
Child starts crying or pushes me away if I try to massage the stomachache area
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Content updated on Sep 20, 2022
What is ischemic colitis?
This is a serious condition where the blood supply to the large intestine is significantly reduced, resulting in inflammation and damage to the large intestine.
Symptoms of ischemic colitis
Blood in stool
Abdominal pain
Lower abdominal pain
Diarrhea
Lower left abdomen or tummy pain
Questions your doctor may ask to check for ischemic colitis
Your doctor may ask these questions to diagnose ischemic colitis
Is there blood in your stool?
Do you have abdominal pain (stomach ache)?
Do you have pain in the lower part of your abdomen (stomach)?
Do you have loose stools or diarrhea?
Do you have pain in the bottom left area of your abdomen (stomach)?
Treatment for ischemic colitis
This usually requires care in the hospital. Injectable antibiotics may be given to prevent infections, and medication may be given to treat any underlying cause. In severe cases, surgery may be needed as well.
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Reviewed By:
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. |
Aiko Yoshioka, MD (Gastroenterology)
Dr. Yoshioka graduated from the Niigata University School of Medicine. He worked as a gastroenterologist at Saiseikai Niigata Hospital and Niigata University Medical & Dental Hospital before serving as the Deputy Chief of Gastroenterology at Tsubame Rosai Hospital and Nagaoka Red Cross Hospital. Dr. Yoshioka joined Saitama Saiseikai Kawaguchi General Hospital as Chief of Gastroenterology in April 2018.
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