What exactly is colon infection that caused the death of the actor Irrfan Khan

Bollywood icon, Irrfan Khan’s demise left the world to mourn. The ‘Life of Pi’ actor was taken to the hospital due to colon infection and passed away at the age of 53 surrounded by his family.As the actor’s sudden death has been termed as a “personal loss” for his fans and countrymen, many are still not aware of what colon infection is. If you have been searching about what exactly is this colon infection and how dangerous it can be, then we have covered everything for you.

Inflammation of the inner walls of the colon or the large intestine is called colitis or colon infection. There can different kinds of colon infections, such as ulcerative colitis, Crohn’s colitis, Lymphocytic colitis, and so on.

Some of the common causes of colon infection can be poor blood supply in the affected area, inflammatory bowel movement, use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, and invasion of the colon wall with collagen.

Symptoms of colon infection can be abdominal pain, diarrhea, cramping, fever, urgent bowel movements, weight loss, appetite loss, and nausea. If you’re suffering from any of these signs, you must get yourself checked.

The treatment for this disease can include changed food diet, anti-inflammatory medicines, antibiotics, surgery, and even simple lifestyle changes that can also help to reduce the symptoms if treated early. However, the infection can also turn fatal, if not detected at the right time.

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