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Is colon perforation a common side effect of colitis
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No: Colon perforation is actually an uncommon sign of colitis. Having said that, thosepeople with perforations have a very high rate of complications. If your colitis seems to be "out of control" or if your abdomen is very distended, you have a lot of abdominal pain, or a fever - you should call your doctor, especially if you are on steroids or immune suppressives.
Answered 1/24/2012
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No: Most perforations occur in patients with severe colitis.
Answered 11/12/2012
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