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.

How do members experience pseudomembranous colitis?

Top 5 symptoms reported by people with pseudomembranous colitis*

*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.

Top treatments taken by people for pseudomembranous colitis*

Who has pseudomembranous colitis on PatientsLikeMe?

Age

Age Proportion # of patients
<20 1
20s 1
30s 7
40s 2
50s 11
60s 11
70+ 12

Distribution of sex

Sex

Sex Proportion # of patients
Male 10
Female 37