What is Pseudomembranous Colitis?
Pseudomembranous colitis is an infection of the colon. It is most often associated with recent antibiotic therapy and frequently, but not always, caused by the bacterium Clostridium difficile.
What do patients take to treat Pseudomembranous Colitis and its symptoms?
Commonly prescribed and frequently used treatments
| Treatment name | Efficacy | Overall rating of side effects | # of Evaluations |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Vancomycin
(Vancocin)
|
1 | ||
|
Metronidazole
(Flagyl)
|
0 |
These charts show data from Pseudomembranous Colitis patients' latest treatment evaluations
Who has Pseudomembranous Colitis at PatientsLikeMe?
- 19 patients have this condition
- 0 New patients joined this month
- 5 say Pseudomembranous Colitis is their primary condition
| <20 | 20-29 | 30-39 | 40-49 | 50-59 | 60-69 | 70+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Age | ||||||
| Gender | |
| 75% | Females |
|---|---|
| 25% | Males |
| Age at first symptom | # of patients | Proportion |
|---|---|---|
| 0-19 yrs | 0 | |
| 20-29 yrs | 0 | |
| 30-39 yrs | 3 | |
| 40-49 yrs | 1 | |
| 50-59 yrs | 1 | |
| 60-69 yrs | 0 | |
| 70+ yrs | 0 |
| Diagnosis status | # of patients | Proportion |
|---|---|---|
| Diagnosed | 4 | |
| Not Officially Diagnosed | 1 |
These charts show data from Pseudomembranous Colitis patients who have completed their condition history