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Ischemic bowel disease

Ischemic bowel disease

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A condition in which inadequate blood flow to the intestine causes intestinal damage.

Dr. Geoffreysss Rutledgeee reviewed this

41 years experience

Is a type of:

Gastrointestinal disorders

How long it usually lasts:

Medium-term (lasts weeks to months)

How common it is:

Common
Baby
0-2
Toddler
3-5
Preteen
6-13
Teenager
14-18
Young adult
19-40
Common
Middle-aged adult
41-60
Common
Senior
60+
Very common

Body locations

Abdomen, Upper abdomen, Lower abdomen

Symptoms

Diarrhea
Abdominal pain
Nausea
Stomach cramps
Bloody stool
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Medications

Ratings show how effective doctors think these medications are at treating Ischemic bowel disease
Steroids
Antibiotic
Blood thinners

Procedures

Ratings show how effective doctors think these procedures are at treating Ischemic bowel disease

Surgery

Stenting

Other treatments

Supportive care
Watchful waiting

Tests

Electrocardiogram
Arterial blood gas
Basic metabolic panel
Complete blood count

Risk factors

Personal

Cigarette smoking

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