symptoms of a perforated colon
Also, a CT scan of the abdomen can locate the site of the perforation. A white blood cell count which is higher than normal is also a sign of the existence of a perforated bowel. If you do experience any of the following symptoms, contact your doctor immediately. 1  Abdominal pain. 2  Bleeding. 3  Chills. 4  Cramps. 5  Extreme nausea. 6  Fever. 7  Loss of appetite. 8  Vomiting.