Collagenous colitis, lymphocytic colitis

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Symptoms

By Mayo Clinic staff

Signs and symptoms of collagenous colitis and lymphocytic colitis include:

  • Chronic, watery diarrhea
  • Abdominal pain or cramps
  • Weight loss
  • Nausea
  • Fecal incontinence

When to see a doctor
If you have watery diarrhea that lasts more than a few days, contact your doctor so that the condition can be diagnosed and properly treated.

References
  1. Wald A. Other diseases of the colon and rectum. In: Feldman M, et al. Sleisinger and Fordtran's Gastrointestinal and Liver Disease. 9th ed. Philadelphia, Pa.: Saunders; 2010. http://www.mdconsult.com/book/player/linkTo?type=bookHome&isbn=978-1-4160-6189-2&eid=4-u1.0-B978-1-4160-6189-2..X0001-7--TOP&uniq=200844987-3. Accessed Aug. 31, 2010.
  2. Collagenous colitis and lymphocytic colitis. National Institute for Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases. http://digestive.niddk.nih.gov/ddiseases/pubs/collagenouscolitis/index.htm. Accessed Aug. 31, 2010.
  3. Dietrich CF. Lymphocytic and collagenous colitis (microscopic colitis). http://www.uptodate.com/home/index.html. Accessed Sept. 1, 2010.
  4. Tangri V, et al. Microscopic colitis: An update. Journal of Clinical Gastroenterology. 2009;43:293.
  5. Chande N, et al. Interventions for treating microscopic colitis: A Cochrane Inflammatory Bowel Disease and Functional Bowel Disorders Review Group systematic review of randomized trials. American Journal of Gastroenterology. 2009;104:235.
  6. Nutrition therapy for diarrhea. Nutrition Care Manual. American Dietetic Association. http://nutritioncaremanual.org/index.cfm. Accessed Sept. 2, 2010.
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