Health Dictionary
Reliable, easy-to-read patient information on common medical conditions — written in plain language, free of jargon, and grounded in current evidence. Browse the most frequent diagnoses, understand what they mean for everyday life, and learn which steps and questions help you have a focused conversation with your doctor.
Typhilitis
Introduction
Typhilitis is inflammatory cellulitis of the intestines, especially in the cecum.
Symptoms
Symptoms
- Abdominal pain
- Diarrhea
- Septic shock
- Presentation can be subtle due to neutropenia and steroid therapy
Diagnosis
Diagnosis
- Serial examinations
- Serial films
- Bowel wall thickening
- Mucosal edema
- Pneumatosis intestinalis
- Free Air
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