Ischemic 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. |
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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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.
Typical Symptoms of Ischemic Colitis
Blood in stool
Nailbed hemorrhage (2 fingers or more)
History of tuberculosis
Noisy breathing; e.g. wheezing, rattling
History of atrial fibrillation
Lower left abdomen or tummy pain
Abdominal pain
Lower abdominal pain
Doctor's Diagnostic Questionson Ischemic Colitis
Your doctor may ask these questions to check for this disease:
Do you have blood in your stool?
Have you ever had tuberculosis?
Is your breathing noisy, like wheezing or rattling?
Have you been diagnosed with atrial fibrillation?
Do you have pain in the lower left abdomen?
Treatmentof 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.
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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. |
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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