Overview
Microscopic Colitis is an inflammatory condition of the colon identifiable only through microscopic biopsy, not imaging.
Two Types
• Collagenous Colitis
• Lymphocytic Colitis
Symptoms
• Chronic watery diarrhea
• Urgency
• Fatigue
• Mild abdominal discomfort
• Bloating
Triggers
• NSAIDs
• PPIs
• SSRIs
• Artificial sweeteners
• Gluten
• Smoking
• Stress
Diagnosis
Colonoscopy with biopsy.
Treatment
• Budesonide
• Avoiding trigger medications
• Dietary modification
• Hydration
• Antidiarrheals (doctor-guided)