Colonic ischemia
Mild, transient ischemic colitis is treated by maintaining good blood pressure. This can be done with medicines and avoiding dehydration. Antibiotics are sometimes used.
Severe ischemic colitis leading to gangrene is treated with replacement of blood volume, antibiotics, and surgical remov...
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...lack of blood flow to the hands and feet (peripheral ischemia). It has also rarely caused a lack... Read more »
...lack of blood flow to the hands and feet (peripheral ischemia). It has also rarely caused a lack... Read more »
...decrease in blood supply to the hands/feet (peripheral ischemia) or rarely the brain (stroke)... Read more »
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