What is mastocytic colitis?
Mastocytic colitis is a condition characterized as an increase in mast cells in the intestine. Increased mast cells release irritating chemicals, that inflame the bowel making it more permeable or leaky, leading to diarrhea and abdominal cramps.
How do members experience mastocytic colitis?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with mastocytic colitis*
Common symptoms
How bad it is
What people are taking for it
Common symptom
Fatigue
How bad it is
What people are taking for it
Nothing reported yet
Common symptom
Stress
How bad it is
What people are taking for it
Nothing reported yet
*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
Top treatments taken by people for mastocytic colitis*
Who has mastocytic colitis on PatientsLikeMe?
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 0 | |
| 20s | 7 | |
| 30s | 4 | |
| 40s | 2 | |
| 50s | 5 | |
| 60s | 5 | |
| 70+ | 2 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 1 | |
| Female | 25 |