Causes of Pseudomembranous Colitis

Causes of Pseudomembranous Colitis

Pseudomembranous colitis is caused by toxins released by an overgrowth of Clostridium difficile bacteria in the intestines. A high risk factor is the use of antibiotics to treat other infections, usually while in the hospital.

Pseudomembranous Colitis: Related Medical Conditions

To research the causes of Pseudomembranous Colitis, consider researching the causes of these these diseases that may be similar, or associated with Pseudomembranous Colitis:

• Clostridium difficile
• Abdominal pain
• Fever
• Diarrhoes
• Clindamycin
• Cephalosporines
• Toxic megacolon
• Vancomycin
• Metronidazole
• Fecal bacteriotherapy

Pseudomembranous Colitis: Causes and Types

Causes of Broader Categories of Pseudomembranous Colitis: Review the causal information about the various more general categories of medical conditions:

• Intestine conditions
• Abdominal conditions
• Digestive conditions
• Mucus membrane conditions
• Non-pathogenic inflammatory conditions
• more types...»

Medications or substances causing Pseudomembranous Colitis:

The following drugs, medications, substances or toxins are some of the possible causes of Pseudomembranous Colitis as a symptom. This list is incomplete and various other drugs or substances may cause your symptoms. Always advise your doctor of any medications or treatments you are using, including prescription, over-the-counter, supplements, herbal or alternative treatments.

• Sulfatrim DS
• Sulfoxaprim
• Sulfoxaprim DS
• Trisulfam
• Uroplus DS
• more drugs...»

See full list of 50 medications causing Pseudomembranous Colitis

Related information on causes of Pseudomembranous Colitis:

As with all medical conditions, there may be many causal factors. Further relevant information on causes of Pseudomembranous Colitis may be found in:

• Medications that may cause Pseudomembranous Colitis
• Contagiousness for Pseudomembranous Colitis
• Genetics of Pseudomembranous Colitis

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