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What is the definition of Lymphocytic Colitis?
Lymphocytic colitis is form of microscopic colitis, a condition that is characterized by inflammation of the colon (large intestines). As the name suggests, microscopic colitis can only be diagnosed by examining a small sample of colon tissue under a microscope. In Lymphocytic colitis, specifically, the tissues and lining of the colon are of normal thickness, but an increase in the number of lymphocytes (a type of white blood cell) is observed. Signs and symptoms of the condition may include chronic, watery diarrhea; abdominal pain, cramping, and bloating; weight loss; nausea; dehydration; and/or fecal incontinence. The underlying cause of Lymphocytic colitis is currently unknown; however, scientists suspect that autoimmune conditions, medications, infections, genetic factors, and/or bile acid malabsorption may contribute to the development of the condition.
What are the alternative names for Lymphocytic Colitis?
  • Lymphocytic colitis
Who are the top Lymphocytic Colitis Local Doctors?
Eugene F. Yen
Elite in Lymphocytic Colitis
Dr. Eugene F. Yen
Gastroenterology
Elite in Lymphocytic Colitis
Dr. Eugene F. Yen
Gastroenterology
259 E Erie St Ste 1600, Lavin Family Pavilion, 
Chicago, IL 
312-695-5620
Experience:
25+ years
Languages Spoken:
English
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Eugene Yen is a Gastroenterologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Yen has been practicing medicine for over 25 years and is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lymphocytic Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Lymphocytic Colitis, Collagenous Colitis, Colitis, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.

Rebekah C. Mulligan
Advanced in Lymphocytic Colitis
Dr. Rebekah C. Mulligan
Internal Medicine | Geriatrics
Advanced in Lymphocytic Colitis
Dr. Rebekah C. Mulligan
Internal Medicine | Geriatrics

Texas Health Adult Care

3801 William D Tate Avenue, Ste 840B, 
Grapevine, TX 
817-310-3772
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English
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Dr. Rebekah Mulligan is board-certified in both internal medicine and geriatric medicine with areas of special focus on disease prevention, geriatric medicine and chronic disease management. Dr. Mulligan is passionate about patient-centered care. Dr. Mulligan treats only new patients age 60 and older. Dr. Mulligan is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lymphocytic Colitis. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, Cirrhosis, Thymectomy, and Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG).

 
 
 
 
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Elite in Lymphocytic Colitis
Fernando Banares-Fernandez
Elite in Lymphocytic Colitis
Fernando Banares-Fernandez
Barcelona, CT, ES 

Fernando Banares-Fernandez practices in Barcelona, Spain. Mr. Banares-Fernandez is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Lymphocytic Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Lymphocytic Colitis, Collagenous Colitis, Malabsorption, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.

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What are the latest Lymphocytic Colitis Clinical Trials?
Efficacy and Safety of Oral Rifaximin in Patients With Active Microscopic Colitis
Efficacy and Safety of Oral Rifaximin in Patients With Active Microscopic Colitis
Who is this study for: Patients with Microscopic Colitis
Enrollment Status: Recruiting
Publish Date: April 15, 2021
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Drug: Rifaximin
Study Phase: Phase 2

Summary: This is an open label study looking at rifaximin therapy for the treatment of microscopic (collagenous or lymphocytic) colitis.

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