Megacolon has the potential to be serious if left untreated, and in severe cases can lead to complications such as enteritis and bowel perforation, but most can get better with standardized treatment.
Megacolon refers to the distal end of the colon’s intestinal tube due to narrowing or peristaltic function of the intestinal tube is reduced, so that the proximal intestinal tube dilation, abdominal distension, defecation difficulties or fecal incontinence and other symptoms can occur.
Megacolon can be divided into congenital megacolon and secondary megacolon, congenital megacolon is due to the developmental disorders of nerve cell migration, so that the intestinal tube continues to spasm caused by the proximal colonic dilatation, the most common manifestations of newborn infants with intractable constipation, abdominal distension, if not treated in time, small bowel colitis or intestinal perforation and other complications, timely diagnosis of medical treatment and surgical treatment usually can get a good result.
Secondary megacolon is usually secondary to many types of intestinal obstruction and other diseases, usually manifested as abdominal distension and persistent constipation, probiotics and other drugs to promote gastrointestinal peristalsis to relieve constipation, and at the same time give surgical treatment.
It should be noted that because of individual differences and different symptoms, all need to be under the guidance of the doctor for reasonable and standardized medication and treatment.
It is recommended to seek professional medical help in the corresponding department, under active treatment, most patients can get satisfactory results.