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What Causes White Spots In The Colon?

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Posted on Fri, 6 Oct 2017
Question: my friend is in the hospital now for an infected colon. had a colonostrophie and it show white spots on the colon. drs. don't know what the source of the infections. would this be colonies? and if so what are the treatments. she eats a lot of salad and yogurt every morning.
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Answered by Dr. Lekshmi Rita Venugopal (3 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Pseudo membranous colitis caused by Clostridium difficle infection

Detailed Answer:
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Infection most likely to cause white spots in the colon as seen in colonoscopy, is due to Clostridium difficle infection. Clostridium difficle is a bacterial infection affection the large intestine. White spots seen in colonoscopy are due to the membranes caused by the toxins released by the bacteria and dead cells. The diagnosis can be confirmed with stool toxin and PCR analysis.
Treatment is with antibiotic-Metronidazole.
Also, make sure to stay hydrated. Drink plenty of fluids containing electrolytes like Gatorade.
Take hygiene precautions like washing hands properly, washing utensils used by the patient in hot water to prevent transmission of the infection to others. Older people and young children are especially susceptible to the infection.

Hope this answers your questions
Please let me know if you need further clarifications
Regards
Dr.Lekshmi
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What Causes White Spots In The Colon?

Brief Answer: Pseudo membranous colitis caused by Clostridium difficle infection Detailed Answer: Hello, Thank you for trusting HCM Infection most likely to cause white spots in the colon as seen in colonoscopy, is due to Clostridium difficle infection. Clostridium difficle is a bacterial infection affection the large intestine. White spots seen in colonoscopy are due to the membranes caused by the toxins released by the bacteria and dead cells. The diagnosis can be confirmed with stool toxin and PCR analysis. Treatment is with antibiotic-Metronidazole. Also, make sure to stay hydrated. Drink plenty of fluids containing electrolytes like Gatorade. Take hygiene precautions like washing hands properly, washing utensils used by the patient in hot water to prevent transmission of the infection to others. Older people and young children are especially susceptible to the infection. Hope this answers your questions Please let me know if you need further clarifications Regards Dr.Lekshmi