A Case of Ischemic Colitis Related with Usual Dosage of Ibuprofen in a Young Man.
10.7180/kmj.2014.29.2.147
- Author:
Eun Jeong KIM
1
;
Moo In PARK
;
Seun Ja PARK
;
Won MOON
;
Go Eun YEO
;
Weon Hyoung LEE
Author Information
1. Department of Internal Medicine, College of Medicine, Kosin University, Busan, Korea.
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
ischemic colitis;
Ibuprofen;
NSAID
- MeSH:
Adult;
Aged;
Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal;
Colitis, Ischemic*;
Contraceptives, Oral;
Diuretics;
Humans;
Ibuprofen*;
Inflammation;
Intestine, Large;
Ischemia;
Risk Factors
- From:Kosin Medical Journal
2014;29(2):147-150
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Ischemic colitis is a medical condition in which inflammation and injury of the large intestine result from inadequate blood supply. Although uncommon in the general population, ischemic colitis occurs with greater frequency in the elderly, and is the most common form of bowel ischemia. Other possible causes include medications such as NSAIDs(non-steroidal antiinflammatory drugs), oral contraceptives, diuretics and others. In recent years, many of NSAID use in young age can cause ischemic lesions, but it is not common. Here we report a case of ischemic colitis in a 31-year-old man who had no specific medical history except taking 200mg of ibuprofen three times a day for seven days. It suggests the importance of precise history taking, including medications usage such as NSAIDs and other risk factors.
