Korean J Gastrointest Motil.  2003 Jun;9(1):70-73.

A Case of Ischemic Colitis in a Young Woman with Chronic Obstructive Type Constipation

• Kim SE
• Jung SA
• Shim KN
• Chun CH
• Kim HS
• Shin SY
• Kwak JJ
• Yoo K
• Moon IH

Abstract

Although ischemic colitis is often considered to be a condition occurred in elderly patients or in patients with vascular diseases, it also can occur in younger healthy persons. Some drugs, such as oral contraceptives, may play an important role in the development of ischemic colitis in young women. However, constipation also can play an important role in this condition. We recently experienced a case of reversible ischemic colitis of a young woman, who had been suffered from obstructive type of chronic constipation, after taking a laxative and enema. We report this case with literature review. Proper managements and educations in patients with chronic constipation should be emphasized.

Keyword

Ischemic colitis; Obstructive type; Constipation

MeSH Terms

Aged
Colitis, Ischemic*
Constipation*
Contraceptives, Oral
Enema
Female
Humans
Vascular Diseases
Contraceptives, Oral