Which type?Get well soon Pablo.
Inflammation of the colon can be caused by a variety of illnesses and infections. Some of the most common causes are discussed below.
Viruses and bacteria can cause colon infections. Most are food-borne illnesses or "food poisoning." Common bacterial causes include Shigella, E Coli, Salmonella and Campylobacter. These infections may cause bloody diarrhea and can result in significant dehydration.
Parasites such as giardia can cause significant diarrhea. The parasite can enter the body when infected water is swallowed. The source may be from recreational water such as rivers, lakes, and swimming pools. It may also be contaminated from a water well or cistern.
Pseudomembranous colitis is caused by the bacteria Clostridium difficile (C. difficile). This disorder is often seen in patients who have recently been taking antibiotics for an infection. The antibiotic alters the normal bacteria present in the colon and allows an overgrowth of the Clostridium bacteria. Clostridium bacteria produce a toxin that causes diarrhea. This is an infection, and often there is a fever present. The diarrhea is usually not bloody.
The arteries that supply blood to the colon are like any other artery in the body. They have the potential to become narrow due to atherosclerosis (just like blood vessels in the heart, which can cause angina, or narrowed vessels in the brain can cause a stroke). When these arteries become narrow, the colon may loose its blood supply and become inflamed.
The colon can also lose its blood supply for mechanical reasons. A couple of examples include volvulus, where the bowel twists on itself, or an incarcerated hernia, where a portion of the colon gets trapped in an outpouching of the abdominal wall, which prevents blood from flowing to the affected portion.
In individuals who are at risk for decreased blood flow to the colon, ischemic colitis can occur if the blood pressure falls. This may occur with dehydration, anemia, or shock.
Ischemia or lack of blood supply causes significant pain, fever, and bloody bowel movements.
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
There are two types of inflammatory bowel disease, ulcerative colitis, and Crohn's disease.
Ulcerative colitis is thought to be an autoimmune illness in which the body's immune system attacks the colon and causes inflammation. Ulcerative colitis begins in the rectum and may gradually spread throughout the colon. The signs and symptoms include abdominal pain and bloody bowel movements.
Crohn's disease may involve any part of the digestive tract from the esophagus and stomach, through to the small and large intestine all the way to the rectum. It often has skip lesions, that is diseased areas are interspersed with healthy areas of tissue.
Two diseases make up this group of colon inflammation, collagenous colitis and lymphocytic colitis. In these diseases, the inflammation is caused when the colon wall becomes engorged with either collagen or lymphocytes. Watery, non-bloody diarrhea is the most common symptom.
This is an uncommon illness that is seen more frequently in older women. The cause is unknown but an autoimmune potential may exist.
If chemicals are instilled into the colon, inflammation and damage can occur. One of the complications of an enema is inflammation of the mucosal lining of the colon caused by harsh chemicals.
a link, for those who speak Spanishhttp://www.el-nacional.com/deportes/guante_de_oro/Pablo-Sandoval-continua-hospitalizado_0_119989904.html
another one with pic of Pablo in wheelchair
A enterocolitis was diagnosed this afternoon Pablo Sandoval grandeliga Thursday after being hospitalized for severe abdominal pain during the game against the Caribbean Wednesday night. You can not play today against the same ninth in Puerto La Cruz, but may be reinstated in the final game tomorrow against this set.
The Clinical Center anesthesiologist Dr. Rafael Mendez Guerra, Alejandro Acuna, reported via his Twitter account (@ Acuna19) enterocolitis was the product of some food taken by the player of the Magallanes Navigators, that caused cramping ( pain) and diarrhea.
He said that in the afternoon he ever repeat some tests and if the results went well would be discharged this Thursday. He said the physician was Reinaldo Luis Segura Cancini. Acuña said that he would be the anesthesiologist if you have had surgery to "Kung Fu Panda".
The brother of the player of the San Francisco Giants, Michael Sandoval, wrote on his Twitter account (@ Mik3Sand0vA) that the diagnosis was "nonspecific abdominal pain source in the right iliac fossa with diagnostic impression of colitis but not finishing until the period relevant observation should not be graduated today (Thursday) and should not participate in game for the reasons described above. "
Strong abdominal pain
The journalist of The Carabobeño, Nayibeth Silva confirmed that Sandoval was admitted early this Valencia medical center Thursday after suffering severe abdominal pain at night during the game against Caribbean Anzoategui in the stadium Jose Bernardo Perez.
The "Kung-Fu Panda" came in the early morning hours to the clinic for a suspected appendicitis, however, the medical team who treated ruled that pathology.
Sandoval's brother, Michael Sandoval, Silva spoke to the clinic and would not advance information about what was happening, but said he would need to know the diagnosis to the media player's health status. A sister and other family members also accompanied the third baseman.
Until the end of Round RobinSandoval was confirmed yesterday at the stadium magallanero would continue with the team until the end of the round robin. Third baseman postponed its commitment to Major League Baseball, as with the franchise, San Francisco Giants.
"I came to terms with San Francisco. The truth is that they were very flexible and understand that I wanted to help the Magallanes to classify the final, "said" Kung Fu Panda ".
The MVP of the World Series that will sacrifice a tribute following his heroic performance in the "Fall Classic." "I will finish the entire round robin play. I want to show my fans love and commitment for the Magellan, "said the leader in home runs (4) and RBIs (15) in the semifinal Creole, who at first was acting up that day. "The Panda" left open the door to participate in a possible final. "I want to go step by step. Then we classify the end we will see. "
<What a shitty diagnosis. I hope his ass feels better soon.
"weet, maybe all the pooping will make his weight drop! Ok ok, just messing, hope he feels better! We need him healthy!"
If that's the case, he will lose lean muscle before fat. That's not what he or us fans want to hear.
Doesn't sound too serious, get well big guy.
I wish he could be hospitalized here, or get a second opinion.
Didn't Angel Pagan have colitis when he played for the Mets? I think they said his was brought on by nerves/emotional reasons. Apparently, while in the outfield during a game, he had an "accident". That can be a looooong jog into the clubhouse from center field when the urge strikes you!
Get well soon Pablo!!!!
Thanks again for the wonderful season, your an MVP, and a Great Giant. We want you back as soon as possible.
Good one. Very witty.
On a dark jungle highway, hot diarrhea in my chairWarm smell of colitis, rising up through the airUp ahead in the distance, I saw a shimmering lightMy head grew heavy and my sight grew dimI had to stop sh*tting for the night
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