Collagenous colitis is a form of inflammatory bowel disease which attacks the large intestine causing it to experience chronic and watery diarrhea. It grows as a result of the piling up of a layer of collagen (connective tissue) in a thick layer upon the lining of the colon. Only a little bit of tissue (biopsy) that has been obtained in the process of a colonoscopy would be able to prove this change. As a rule, collagenous colitis should be ICD-10 coded to mean K52.8.
The symptoms are either acute or intermittent. Most people experience:
The real etiology of collagenous colitis lacks comprehension, and is attributed to a couple of causes that might predispose the formulation of collagenous colitis:
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Collagen deposition under colon lining and causing chronic liquid diarrhea is one of the inflammation of large intestine bowels.
The insurance personnel and the doctors would diagnose and document the collagenous colitis under ICD-10 K52.8.
Continuous liquid diarrhea, the need to urinate, abdominal pain of weak nature or cramping, fatigue, weight loss, bloating, and gas are the most prominent ones.
It has no specific definite causation, however, tends to occur as a response of the immune system to self-tissue, to selected medications (including NSAIDs or acid reducers), and a change in intestinal bacteria, and a history of bowel problems in the family.
This is typically treated with anti-inflammatory medication such as budesonide or mesalamine, dietary adjustments (caffeine-free, dairy-free, low-fat, non-spicy foods), probiotics to maintain gut bacteria, and hydration through electrolyte drinks.
Caffeine, dairy, fatty foods, and spicy meals are to be avoided. It is also through small and frequent portions of food that the symptoms can be managed more effectively.
It is diagnosed by conducting a colonoscopy accompanied by a biopsy to visually assess and confirm the presence of a thick layer of collagen under the colon lining.
Yes. GastroDoxs provides gastroenterologists who offer diagnosis and therapy for collagenous colitis.
Some patients experience short-term flare-ups that resolve quickly, while others may require longer treatment to fully manage symptoms.
It is important to consult a gastroenterologist if you have persistent liquid diarrhea, abdominal pain, frequent urges to use the toilet, or if symptoms do not improve after home treatment.
