Collagenous colitis is a non-cancerous condition that causes inflammation and damage to the lining of the colon. It belongs to a group of conditions called microscopic colitis, named because the changes can only be seen when the tissue is examined under a microscope. The other main type of microscopic colitis is lymphocytic colitis, which shares …
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Lymphocytic colitis is a pattern of injury caused by an increased number of immune cells within the mucosa that covers the inside surface of the colon. This leads to inflammation and damage which prevents the colon from functioning normally. What are the symptoms of lymphocytic colitis? People with lymphocytic colitis can develop watery diarrhea that …
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Microscopic colitis is a non-cancerous condition that affects the colon, a part of the large intestine. It occurs when certain immune cells accumulate in the inner lining of the colon, resulting in inflammation and tissue damage. This inflammation interferes with the colon’s ability to absorb water, which can result in persistent watery diarrhea. The condition …
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