More common in the elderly; can affect patients of all ages
IC is s...
Diagnosis is based on history, risk factors, and physical examination (1)[A].
Laboratory values and radiographic findings are usually nonspecific but may help predict severity (1)[A].
Colono...
Treatment depends on disease severity.
In the absence of colonic necrosis or perforation, most patients respond to supportive care (1)[A]:
Bowel rest (3)
IV fluids to maintain hemodynamic sta...
Vital sign monitoring depending on initial presentation
Observation for further episodes of bloody stool or melena
Consideration of serial CBCs
Ser...
K55.9 Vascular disorder of intestine, unspecified
K55.0 Acute vascular disorders of intestine
K55.1 Chronic vascular disorders of intestine
30588004 Ischemic colitis (disorder)
75700000 A...
Suspect IC in patients with multiple risk factors who present with abdominal pain and loose bloody stools.
Risk factors include advanced age, smoking, hypertension, diabetes mellitus, c...
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