What Is Pain in the Ascending Colon Region?
Pain in the ascending colon region is commonly associated with splenic or colonic diseases, according to DoctorsLounge. The pain may be caused by an enlarged spleen or a distension of the splenic flexure of the colon caused by irritable bowel syndrome or colonic cancer.
Inflammation of the colon, also known as colitis, is one of the most common reasons that a person experiences pain in the ascending colon region, explains Dr. Benjamin Wedro with eMedicineHealth. Poor blood supply, autoimmune reactions and infections often cause colitis. Bacteria and viruses typically cause colon infections associated with food poisoning due to salmonella, E coli, shigella and campylobacter.
When suffering from colitis, abdominal pain in the ascending colon region is often accompanied by diarrhea, the presence of blood in bowel movements, fever, and chills, notes Wedro. Abdominal pain typically comes in waves, and people with colitis have a constant urge to have a bowel movement.
Treatment varies based on the severity of the symptoms of colitis. For example, if an infection is the cause of the pain in the ascending colon region, physicians may prescribe antibiotics, according to Wedro. Inflammation of the colon and bowels is often treated with a combination of anti-inflammatory medications and medications that suppress the immune system. In severe cases, surgery may be required to remove parts of the small intestine or colon.
