Collagenous Colitis
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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

Referral may be required

Aurora Gastroenterology

2414 Kohler Memorial Dr,

Sheboygan, WI

920-457-4461

Languages Spoken:

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.

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Dr. Peter Francisco

Gastroenterology

Advanced in Collagenous Colitis

Dr. Peter Francisco

Gastroenterology

Referral required

Bassett Medical Center

1 Atwell Road,

Cooperstown, NY

607-547-3388

Languages Spoken:

English

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Peter Francisco is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Cooperstown, New York. Dr. Francisco is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Collagenous Colitis. He is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Barrett Esophagus, Hepatitis, Collagenous Colitis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

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Dr. Keri L. Hill

Gastroenterology

Advanced in Collagenous Colitis

Dr. Keri L. Hill

Gastroenterology

Referral required

Downtown Clinic - Gastroenterology

1144 North Broadway, Suite C,

Billings, MT

406-238-6380

Experience:

26+ years

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English

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Keri Hill is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Billings, Montana. She has been practicing medicine for over 26 years. Dr. Hill is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Collagenous Colitis. She is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Colitis, Hiatal Hernia, Collagenous Colitis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Hill is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Hill is currently accepting new patients.