Perforated Colon:
Symptoms, Causes and Treatments

A perforated colon is life threatening if medical assistance is not sought immediately.

The perforation in itself is not dangerous, it is the leakage of toxins into the body that can damage your body.

There are a lot of things that can cause perforation.

It's somewhat rare, but it is still important to know what it is, why it happens, and what you can do about it.

With all that said, let's dive right in.


A doctor can cause perforation during a medical procedure, this is almost always malpractice.

It can also happen if you are careless during an enema or if a colon hydrotherapist is careless during your session and punctures your intestines.

It can also be caused by different gastrointestinal illnesses such as Crohn's disease or Colitis.

It can happen without warning signs, there have been reports of Chron's sufferers going to the ER, after their symptoms have become severe, only to find out that they have a perforated bowel.

Here is a short list of common causes:

  • Appendicitis
  • Crohn's disease
  • Diverticulitis
  • Gallbladder infection
  • Gallstones
  • Gastrointestinal cancer
  • Puncture by objects inserted via the anus or mouth
  • Trauma
  • Ulcer
  • Ulcerative colitis


Symptoms are similar to many other gastrointestinal problems and can therefore be hard to diagnose properly.

If you do experience any of the following symptoms, contact your doctor immediately.

  • Abdominal pain
  • Bleeding
  • Chills
  • Cramps
  • Extreme nausea
  • Fever
  • Loss of appetite
  • Vomiting


In most cases, surgery is used to repair the perforated colon.

Surgery is successful in the majority of cases, but depends on how severe the perforation is and how long the surgery takes.

Occasionally a small part of the intestine must be removed.

In rare cases where the perforation have been closed, the problem can be treated with antibiotics.








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