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Toxic megacolon is a serious condition of the large intestine, or colon, that affects how well food moves through the digestive system. Digestive symptoms like bloating and nausea are common. Almost ...

As its name suggests, toxic megacolon is a serious complication that can occur in people who have an inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) like ulcerative colitis (UC) or Crohn’s disease. Toxic megacolon ...

Toxic megacolon is a rare but potentially life-threatening complication of IBD, an infection, or damage to the colon. It involves inflammation of the deeper layers of the colon and can lead to rupture ...