Atherosclerosis leads to a host of health problems. One of the signs of anomalies could be abdominal pain. Traditionally, abdominal pains are primarily related to gastrointestinal tract diseases. On the other hand, they may also be crucial markers for the progression of atherosclerosis. This disease is progressive over time and causes ischemic colitis.
In this condition, blood flow to the large intestine decreases, resulting in inflammation and injury to the large intestine lining. Depending on where the ischemia occurs and how badly it affects blood flow, signs of ischemic colitis may be different. Patients may have bloody stools as well as pain in the belly. The course of ischemic colitis varies, but in extreme cases, it demands urgent surgical intervention.
