Glossary for Pseudomembranous Colitis

• Abdominal Pain: A condition which is characterized by the sensation of pain that is located in the abdomen
• Abdominal conditions: Medical conditions affecting the abdominal region.
• Abdominal cramps: A condition which is characterized by the sensation of muscle cramps that is located in the abdomen
• Bloody diarrhea: Diarrhea with blood in stool
• Ceftazidime -- Teratogenic Agent: There is evidence to indicate that exposure to Ceftazidime (an antibiotic) during pregnancy may have a teratogenic effect on the fetus. A teratogen is a substance that can cause birth defects. The likelihood and severity of defects may be affected by the level of exposure and the stage of pregnancy that the exposure occurred at.
• Ceptaz -- Teratogenic Agent: There is evidence to indicate that exposure to Ceptaz (an antibiotic) during pregnancy may have a teratogenic effect on the fetus. A teratogen is a substance that can cause birth defects. The likelihood and severity of defects may be affected by the level of exposure and the stage of pregnancy that the exposure occurred at.
• Colitis: Inflammation of the colon
• Digestive Diseases: Diseases that affect the digestive system
• Diverticular disease and diverticulitis:
• Fever: Elevation of the body temperature above the normal 37 degrees celsius
• Fortaz -- Teratogenic Agent: There is evidence to indicate that exposure to Fortaz (an antibiotic) during pregnancy may have a teratogenic effect on the fetus. A teratogen is a substance that can cause birth defects. The likelihood and severity of defects may be affected by the level of exposure and the stage of pregnancy that the exposure occurred at.
• Inflammatory bowel disease: Inflammatory bowel disease refers to digestive symptoms resulting from chronic bowel inflammation. Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis are two of the main subtypes of the disease. Scientists have discovered an array of genetic mutations which can result in an increased susceptibility to inflammatory bowel disease. Not all people with the genetic anomaly will develop the condition but it can increase the risk especially if other environmental factors are also present. The severity of the disease that develops is variable.
• Intestinal Conditions: Conditions that affect the intestines
• Mucus membrane conditions: Medical conditions affecting any of the mucus membranes.
• Mucus symptoms: Symptoms related to mucus
• Non-pathogenic inflammatory conditions: Medical disorders that cause inflammation, but are not due to any infectious pathogen.
• Toxic megacolon: It is a life threatening complication.

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