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🚨 Toxic Megacolon: When Inflammation Turns Dangerous 🚨 Toxic megacolon is a rare, life-threatening condition where the large intestine becomes severely inflamed and dilated. It’s most often caused by ulcerative colitis, Crohn’s disease, or C. difficile infections. 🧠 What Happens? The colon becomes paralyzed, leading to dangerous gas and waste buildup. The bowel wall stretches thin, risking perforation, shock, and even death. ⚠️ Common Symptoms Include: – Bloated, painful abdomen – Fever and r

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⚠️ Toxic Megacolon: A Medical Emergency in the Gut ⚠️ Toxic megacolon is a life-threatening complication where the colon becomes severely dilated and inflamed, often in response to inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD) like ulcerative colitis or Crohn’s disease, or infections such as Clostridioides difficile. 🔸 What Happens? – The colon loses its ability to contract. – Dangerous amounts of gas and waste build up. – Inflammation can spread, risking perforation and sepsis. 🔸 Key Signs & Symptoms: –