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What is the definition of Collagenous Colitis?
Collagenous colitis is a type of inflammatory bowel disease that affects the colon. It is a form of microscopic colitis, which causes chronic diarrhea. In all forms of microscopic colitis, the colon appears normal or almost normal on colonoscopy, but the inflammation is visible when a biopsy of the colon is examined under a microscope (hence its name). People with this disease usually have between four and nine watery bowel movements per day, but in rare cases may have more than fifteen. Various other symptoms relating to the gastrointestinal system or other body symptoms may also be present. The cause of Collagenous colitis is not known but it is thought to be multifactorial. This means that both genetic and environmental factors may interact to cause a person to develop the disease. The extent to which genes play a role is unclear, but familial cases have been described. Certain medications, such as NSAIDS and proton pump inhibitors, have been reported to cause or trigger the disease in some people. However, strong evidence directly linking these medications to the disease is still lacking.
What are the alternative names for Collagenous Colitis?
  • Collagenous colitis
  • Microscopic colitis, collagenous type
Who are the top Collagenous Colitis Local Doctors?
Distinguished in Collagenous Colitis
Dr. Amir C. Patel
Gastroenterology
Distinguished in Collagenous Colitis
Dr. Amir C. Patel
Gastroenterology
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Aurora Gastroenterology

2414 Kohler Memorial Dr, 
Sheboygan, WI 
920-457-4461
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English
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Amir Patel is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Sheboygan, Wisconsin. Dr. Patel is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Collagenous Colitis. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Crohn's Disease, Collagenous Colitis, Ulcerative Colitis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Patel is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, Gastroenterology. Dr. Patel is currently accepting new patients.

Advanced in Collagenous Colitis
Dr. John S. Novak
Internal Medicine
Advanced in Collagenous Colitis
Dr. John S. Novak
Internal Medicine
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Bassett Health Center Cobleskill

136 Parkway Drive, 
Cobleskill, NY 
518-234-2555
Languages Spoken:
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John Novak is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Cobleskill, New York. Dr. Novak is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Collagenous Colitis. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Enlarged Prostate (BPH), Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Lymphangitis. Dr. Novak is currently accepting new patients.

 
 
 
 
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Elite in Collagenous Colitis
Elite in Collagenous Colitis
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Linkoeping, E, SE 

Andreas Munch practices practicing medicine in Linkoeping, Sweden. Mr. Munch is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Collagenous Colitis. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Collagenous Colitis, Lymphocytic Colitis, Colitis, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.

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Published Date: May 02, 2022
Published By: Genetic and Rare Diseases Informnation Center