Toxic megacolon is a serious condition of the large intestine, or colon, that affects how well food moves through the digestive system. Digestive symptoms like bloating and nausea are common. Almost ...

As its name suggests, toxic megacolon is a serious complication that can occur in people who have an inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) like ulcerative colitis (UC) or Crohn’s disease. Toxic megacolon ...

A 29-year-old woman, a psychiatric hospital resident with schizoaffective disorder, developed toxic megacolon while on clozapine. She presented with 24 hours of delirium, altered mental status, and a ...