Ulcerative colitis - Symptoms and causes

Avalon Microsanctuary on Instagram: "Cobbler was diagnosed with megacolon recently and we wanted to share the 3 things we noticed with him that made us suspicious from the start. 1. Despite having a negative fecal after being treated for coccidia, his belly was always distended and he wasn’t gaining weight well. His fur was coarse from malnutrition despite eating like a piggy. 2. He fits the classic spotted (Charlie’s coloring) coat pattern that rabbits with megacolon usually have. They can have

medical_animation on Instagram: "⚠️ Toxic Megacolon: A Medical Emergency in the Gut ⚠️ Toxic megacolon is a life-threatening complication where the colon becomes severely dilated and inflamed, often in response to inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD) like ulcerative colitis or Crohn’s disease, or infections such as Clostridioides difficile. 🔸 What Happens? – The colon loses its ability to contract. – Dangerous amounts of gas and waste build up. – Inflammation can spread, risking perforation and se