Exacerbation of Ulcerative Colitis following Administration of 5-ASA Enemas
A 33-year-old female with a 15 year history of ulcerative colitis presented with worsening diarrhea following colectomy and ileorectal anastomosis six months previously. Following administration of 5-ASA enemas (Salofalk). the patient developed abdominal cramps. nausea and vomiting. and severe diarr...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Wiley
1989-01-01
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| Series: | Canadian Journal of Gastroenterology |
| Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/1989/461926 |
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| Summary: | A 33-year-old female with a 15 year history of ulcerative colitis
presented with worsening diarrhea following colectomy and ileorectal anastomosis
six months previously. Following administration of 5-ASA enemas (Salofalk).
the patient developed abdominal cramps. nausea and vomiting. and severe diarrhea
resulting in hypotension. Symptoms abated quickly when the 5-ASA enemas,
were discontinued. Although diarrhea and abdominal cramps have been
described previously as side effects of oral sulfasalazine. oral 5-ASA and sulfasalazine
enemas, this is the first report of these symptoms occurring following administration
of 5-ASA enemas. |
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| ISSN: | 0835-7900 |