Sudden inflammation of the colon as an infection is known as the Acute Self-Limited Infectious Colitis (ASLC). Acute is quickly acquired, and self-limited is properly resolved at most in a few days to a week and does not leave any long-term destruction.
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ASLC normally occurs following an infection by:
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Acute Self-Limited Infectious Colitis (ASLC) refers to a temporary colon infection, which results in inflammation, which in turn causes diarrhea, stomach cramps, and urgency. It usually resolves itself naturally in a matter of days or even weeks.
Majority of individuals are recuperated in 3-10 days when they have rest, fluids and caring treatment.
ASLC is not typically severe and does not end up in complications. Still, a doctor should be seen when the symptoms are acute, which include high fever, dehydration, and bloody diarrhea.
Yes. ASLC is infectious and may be transmitted by contaminated water, food, or when being in direct contact with an infected individual. Transmission can be prevented by good handwashing or food safety practices.
You must visit a gastroenterologist when you have high fever, diarrhea that is persistent, bloody, dehydrated, and ones that have lasted more than 10 days.
Yes. The majority of the ASLC can be treated at home using a significant amount of fluid, rest, and simple food (bananas, rice, applesauce, toast). Call in case of worsening or absence of improvement of the symptoms.
Antibiotics are not prescribed without stool tests that may prove a bacteria infection. They are not being regularly prescribed to viral or parasitic ASLC causes.
Recurrence of ASLC is rare. Majority of individuals receive a single episode, heals and do not get repeat infections.
Probiotics can aid the recovery of normal bowel flora and reduce the symptoms. Request our GastroDoxs team members to assist you on whether you need a supplement of a probiotic or not.
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