Microscopic Colitis

Microscopic Colitis is a form of chronic inflammatory bowel disease that is characterized by normal appearance on colonoscopy. It is a cause of chronic, non bloody, watery diarrhea. We cover the subtypes (lymphocytic colitis and collagenous colitis), the signs and symptoms of microscopic colitis, as well as the diagnosis and treatment. 

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Timestamps:
0:00 What is Microscopic Colitis? 
0:24 Signs and Symptoms of Microscopic Colitis / Microscopic Colitis Symptoms
0:53 Microscopic Colitis Risk Factors & Epidemiology
2:00 Microscopic Colitis Diagnosis
2:40 Microscopic Colitis Treatment

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References

1. BMJ Best Practice (2024) Microscopic colitis. Available at: https://bestpractice.bmj.com/topics/en-gb/3000315
2. MSD Manuals Professional Edition (2024) Microscopic colitis. Available at: https://www.msdmanuals.com/professional/gastrointestinal-disorders/inflammatory-bowel-disease/microscopic-colitis

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