Fecal calprotectin concentrations were increased in over a quarter of patients with symptomatic microscopic colitis and were linked to worse symptoms.

Microscopic colitis symptoms typically develop gradually, though up to 40% of people with the condition experience a sudden onset of symptoms. Symptoms tend to progress and worsen over time.

Less common causes of inflammation in the GI tract include: microscopic colitis diverticulosis-associated ... Treatment is centered around the management of symptoms with remission as a goal.

In this observational study, we prospectively investigated patients undergoing endoscopy of the gastrointestinal tract for abdominal discomfort at the Department of Gastroenterology of the ...

It leads to a secretory diarrhea type. Symptoms of microscopic colitis may include: Diarrhea that occurs day or night (even when fasting) Fecal incontinence Abdominal pain Unintentional weight ...

Microscopic colitis (MC) is a chronic inflammatory condition of the ... Given the variability in clinical course-from mild, intermittent symptoms to severe, chronic manifestations-MC significantly ...

Many people are concerned about gluten intolerance and are convinced they feel better on a gluten-free diet. The consumer ...

Third, the control group consisted of patients referred for colonoscopy due to various symptoms or findings. Still, none of these individuals had any observable macroscopic or microscopic colon ...

Some people with ulcerative colitis develop symptoms in other body parts, such as their joints or skin. Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis are collectively known as inflammatory bowel ...

Love Is Blind’ alum Kwame Appiah says he was ‘forced to change’ his lifestyle after being diagnosed with ulcerative colitis ...