Fibrosing colonopathy
A colon condition linked to high-dose pancreatic enzymes in cystic fibrosis.
Fibrosing colonopathy affects people with cystic fibrosis taking high-dose pancreatic enzymes. Symptoms are vague, including belly pain, bloating, vomiting, and constipation. Being young, having had intestinal surgery, or using corticosteroids or H2 blockers raises risk. It can look like distal intestinal obstruction syndrome or inflammatory colitis, such as Crohn's disease.
Quick Facts
- Causes
- High doses of pancreatic enzyme supplements
- Risks
- Young age
- prior surgery of the intestines
- certain medications including corticosteroids and H2 blockers
- Frequency
- >60 cases reported
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