Pseudomembranous Colitis Quiz
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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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Learn more about Pseudomembranous colitis
Content updated on Sep 20, 2022
What is pseudomembranous colitis?
An infection of the large intestine, typically following antibiotic use. The antibiotics kill both good and bad bacteria, disrupting the normal balance of gut flora.
Symptoms of pseudomembranous colitis
Abdominal pain
Fever
Recent antibiotic use
Diarrhea
Pain when pressing down on the abdomen
Skin or eyes turning yellow
Questions your doctor may ask to check for pseudomembranous colitis
Your doctor may ask these questions to diagnose pseudomembranous colitis
Do you have abdominal pain (stomach ache)?
Do you have a fever?
Are you currently taking antibiotics or have you taken any recently?
Do you have loose stools or diarrhea?
Do you feel severe pain when pressing on your abdomen (stomach)?
Treatment for pseudomembranous colitis
It's important to stop the antibiotics causing this infection. After that, another antibiotic that targets the infection is given to kill the harmful bacteria.
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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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