Lymphocytic colitis refers to a type of microscopic colitis in which through the colonoscope, the colon appears normal on a scope but on a microscope, one may observe inflammation. It may cause chronic, liquid diarrhea, and this is the case when it does not damage the colon wall. It is not clear on what causes it but it is believed that excess reaction by the immunity system in the colon lining causes it.
The symptoms of lymphocytic colitis can be of varying degree, but typically include:
Even though the cause of lymphocytic colitis is not evident, there are several factors, which might be involved in the formation of the disease:
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Lymphocytic colitis is a type of microscopic colitis, which is the inflammation of the colon lining that could only be observed through the aid of a microscope. The patients either experience chronic water diarrhea which is incapable of causing harm to the colon wall or are deprived of the damage.
The ICD-10 code of lymphocytic colitis is K52.83 that is included in the larger group of microscopic colitis.
Whereas lymphocytic colitis could be life threatening particularly through persistent diarrhea and forced discomfort in the patients, the same was non life threatening than otherwise. Most of the patients are receptive to treatment.
The immune system too plays its part in the lymphocytic colitis wherein it is not listed as an actual auto immune disorder. It, instead, involves the inappropriate immune response which is localized in the colon.
It is not completely known how it occurs pathophysiologically, but it may be caused by certain medications (NSAIDs, SSRIs), past infection, colonic bacteria imbalance, propensity to immune overreacting, heredity, and tobacco smoking.
The diagnosis is through a colonoscopy which is a literal examination of the colon (which appears to be normal, mostly) and biopsies of the genre. On microscopic survey, the common lymphocytic infiltration is seen.
Dietary changes are usually initiated by therapy. The doctor may also introduce anti-diarrheal medication (as loperamide), corticosteroid (as budesonide or according to the individual wishes), probiotics, premedication with fiber depending on the needs of a patient.
Yes. The reduction of symptoms can be sanctioned by altering the fiber content avoiding caffeine, milk and other irritative substances. GastroDoxs has a free PDF version of a diet to assist you in proper meal diets.
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