infections
Clostridioides (formerly Clostridium) difficile–Induced Colitis
Diagnosis of C. diff Colitis
Doctors may do imaging tests, such as abdominal x-rays X-Ray Studies of the Digestive Tract X-rays often are used to evaluate digestive problems. Standard x-rays ( plain x-rays) can show some blockages or paralysis of the digestive tract, or abnormal air patterns in the abdominal cavity... read more or computed tomography Computed Tomography and Magnetic Resonance Imaging of the Digestive Tract Computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans are good tests for assessing the size and location of abdominal organs. Additionally, cancerous (malignant) or noncancerous... read more (CT), if they suspect a serious complication, such as perforation of the large intestine, fulminant colitis, or megacolon.