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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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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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  • Diarrhea containing blood

  • Stool mixed with blood and mucus

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  • Stools looks like strawberry jam

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  • I have left lower abdominal pain

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Learn more about Ischemic colitis

Content updated on Sep 20, 2022

What is ischemic colitis?

This is a severe condition where the blood supply to the large intestine is significantly reduced, causing 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 typically requires hospital care. Injectable antibiotics might be given to prevent infections, and medication might be given to treat any underlying cause. In severe cases, surgery may be needed as well.

View the symptoms of Ischemic colitis

  • Blood in stool

  • Abdominal pain

  • Diarrhea

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Reviewed By:

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. |

Aiko Yoshioka, MD

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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