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  2. Microscopic colitis - Wikipedia

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    Microscopic colitis refers to two related medical conditions which cause diarrhea: collagenous colitis and lymphocytic colitis. [ 2 ] [ 3 ] Both conditions are characterized by the presence of chronic non-bloody watery diarrhea , normal appearances on colonoscopy and characteristic histopathology findings of inflammatory cells.

  3. Collagenous colitis - Wikipedia

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    Collagenous colitis, and microscopic colitis as a whole, is sometimes considered to be an inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) along with Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. However, little is known about the etiology of microscopic colitis, and so the degree of similarity to the inflammatory bowel diseases is uncertain. [1] [2]

  4. Colitis - Wikipedia

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    The signs and symptoms of colitis are quite variable and dependent on the cause of the given colitis and factors that modify its course and severity. [2]Common symptoms of colitis may include: mild to severe abdominal pains and tenderness (depending on the stage of the disease), persistent hemorrhagic diarrhea with pus either present or absent in the stools, fecal incontinence, flatulence ...

  5. What is microscopic colitis and could you have it?

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  6. Lymphocytic colitis - Wikipedia

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    Over-the-counter antidiarrheal drugs may be effective for some people with lymphocytic colitis. Anti-inflammatory drugs, such as salicylates, mesalazine, and systemic corticosteroids may be prescribed for people who do not respond to other drug treatment. The long-term prognosis for this disease is good with a proportion of people suffering ...

  7. Budesonide - Wikipedia

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    Formulations of delayed-release budesonide are an effective treatment for mild-to-moderately active Crohn's disease involving the ileum and/or ascending colon. [25] A Cochrane review found evidence for up to three months (but not longer) of maintenance of remission in Crohn's disease, concluding that budesonide is not effective for maintenance of remission in CD.

  8. Targeted therapy may help treat moderate to severe ulcerative ...

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    One study found that the medication tulisokibart may help people with moderate to severe ulcerative colitis achieve clinical remission. Ulcerative colitis is a chronic condition characterized by ...

  9. Enterocolitis - Wikipedia

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    Enterocolitis is an inflammation of the digestive tract, involving enteritis of the small intestine and colitis of the colon. [1] It may be caused by various infections, with bacteria, viruses, fungi, parasites, or other causes.