What is Microscopic Colitis?

Microscopic colitis has two main forms: collagenous colitis and lymphocytic colitis. Slight differences in the way intestinal tissues appear set them apart. In both forms, an increase in white blood cells can be seen within the intestinal epithelium—the layer of cells that lines the intestine.

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What is it like to have Microscopic Colitis?

Common symptoms How bad it is What people are taking for it
Severity
Severe
Moderate
Mild
None
Venlafaxine, Lorazepam, Stress management
Ibuprofen, Codeine-Acetaminophen, Ibuprofen Prescription
Clonazepam, Diphenhydramine
Vitamin B Complex, Naps, Handicap/Disability Parking Permit
Escitalopram, Stress management, Paroxetine

What do patients take to treat Microscopic Colitis and its symptoms?

Treatments reported by members Perceived effectiveness Overall rating of side effects # of Evaluations
(Entocort, Pulmicort, Budesonide Nasal, Entocort EC)
1
(Pulmison, Prednisone Intensol, Encorton, Deltasone)
1
(Imodium A-D, Imodium, Maalox Anti-Diarrheal)
0
0

These charts show data from Microscopic Colitis patients' latest treatment evaluations

Who has Microscopic Colitis at PatientsLikeMe?

<20 20s 30s 40s 50s 60s 70+
Current Age
Distribution of females vs. males
Gender
91% Females
9% Males
Age at first symptom
Age at first symptom # of patients Proportion
0-19 years 4
20-29 years 7
30-39 years 9
40-49 years 13
50-59 years 8
60-69 years 1
70+ years 0
Diagnosis status
Diagnosis status # of patients Proportion
Diagnosed 51
Not Diagnosed 2

These charts show data from Microscopic Colitis patients who have completed their condition history