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How can you prevent toxic mega colon if you have colitis?
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By following: the regimen your gastroenterologist recommends and having the appropriate studies when suggested. Newer medications have made the unfortunate complication of toxic megacolon quite rare!! Hope this is helpful Dr Z
Answered 11/28/2017
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