Distended Abdomen
One of the most obvious symptoms of toxic megacolon is a distended abdomen.
Because the colon widens rapidly, it can cause the abdomen to swell up larger than usual.
Abdominal Pain
Often, toxic megacolon will also cause severe abdominal pain.
Sometimes this abdominal pain will be accompanied by distention, but not always.
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