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Colitis (Expert Forum)
Collagen colitis, FI & LI
Answered by
Ratnakar Kini, MD - Gastroenterology, Pediatrics, acid reflux, gerd, colitis
Gastroenterologist & Hepatologist
India
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Collagen colitis, FI & LI
by sailingfreak, Aug 30, 2009 11:15AM
What do you know about collagen colitis & the connections to LI & FI? I was treated with a steroid just for the colon but the diarrhea hasn't stopped for 1 yr. Colonoscopy revealed nothing to the naked eye, so biopsy was performed & Path report says collagen colitis. Recently I had the Hydrogen breath test for FI & LI & they were positive.
Doctor's Answer
by Ratnakar Kini, MD, Sep 03, 2009 11:50PM
, Sep 03, 2009 11:50PM
Hi,
Collagenous colitis can cause diarrea (diarrhea). Colonoscopy will reveal nothing and the diagnosis is usually confirmed with biopsy as is done in your case.
Collagenous colitis may be assocaited with collagenous sprue. This inturn get complicated with small intestinal bacterial overgrowth which can can cause LI and FI.
Collagenous colitis can cause diarrea (diarrhea). Colonoscopy will reveal nothing and the diagnosis is usually confirmed with biopsy as is done in your case.
Collagenous colitis may be assocaited with collagenous sprue. This inturn get complicated with small intestinal bacterial overgrowth which can can cause LI and FI.
