Can Your Colon Burst?
Toxic Megacolon Occurs When Inflammatory Bowel Diseases Cause the Colon to Expand, Dilate, and Distend. When This Happens, the Colon Is Unable to Remove Gas or...
Toxic megacolon occurs when inflammatory bowel diseases cause the colon to expand, dilate, and distend. When this happens, the colon is unable to remove gas or feces from the body. If gas and feces build up in the colon, your large intestine may eventually rupture. Rupture of your colon is life-threatening.
What does a ruptured colon feel like?
The primary symptoms of gastrointestinal perforation are severe abdominal pain and tenderness. The abdomen may also protrude or feel hard to the touch. If the hole is in a person's stomach or small intestine, the onset of pain is usually sudden, but if the hole is in the large bowel, the pain may come on gradually.How do you know if your colon burst?
Q. What are the signs and symptoms of a colon perforation?
- Worsening abdominal pain or tenderness.
- Fever and chills.
- Very low body temperature.
- Decreased urination.
- Rapid pulse.
- Rapid breathing.
- Nausea or vomiting.
- Diarrhea.
David Miller brings 15 years of experience in global economics, personal finance strategy, and market dynamics. He specializes in turning complex economic trends into actionable insights for everyday readers.
