Colon Ulcers

Colon ulcers are actually sores that form inside of the lining of the colon. They form when inflammation in the colon kills cells inside of the colon and often these colon ulcers will bleed. There are times when these ulcers are a warning sign of another more serious disease such as ulcerative colitis, colon cancer, or Crohn’s disease.

If you have experienced one ulcer in the colon and now you have abdominal pain, fever, loss of appetite, weight loss, and tiredness you should check with your doctor to rule out a more serious disease. Often drug therapy can be used to help put the condition into remission but if the condition becomes severe you may require surgery.

There is a small percentage of people who experience colon ulcers who will go on to develop colon cancer. Often those pre-cancerous cells will not be found at the time the doctor finds the colon ulcer. Your doctor may want to perform a colonoscopy to rule out the possibility of cancer cells being present. The condition is much easier to treat when detected early.

Those who experience colon ulcers should schedule a thorough examination with their doctor. Early detection can mean a better chance of successful treatment and can also help prevent the formation of colon cancer. Many cases of colon ulcers can be treated with medications and will never require surgery. It will be important for you to stay on top of the condition to make sure it does not become worse.

A decubitus ulcer in colon is more commonly known as a sore that affects the elderly who cannot get out of bed. Sometimes a decubitus ulcer is referred to as a bedsore. It should be noted that there are other things that can cause a decubitus ulcer in colon other than a bed. These ulcers usually are the result of prolonged or extended pressure to the area. They can form from lying in bed without proper turning or they can even form from sitting in a wheelchair for extended hours of time. Any time an area is deprived of sufficient blood flow it begins to deteriorate and ulcers can form.

There are different stages of decubitus ulcer in colon. In the first stage if the pressure is relieved the redness will soon disappear once blood flow returns to the area. If the ulcer goes into stage two there will be a sore, or blister that will start to form. At this point the ulcer will need to be treated to prevent stage three since stage three will have an affect on different layers. Stage four the decubitus ulcer in colon will start to affect muscle, bone, and other tissue. At this point some portion of the colon may need to be surgically removed in order to prevent further damage.