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Is Microscopic Colitis An Auto-immune Disease?
Question: Is microscopic Colitus an auto-immune disease?
Brief Answer:
not considered one at this time
Detailed Answer:
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At present researchers are trying to determine whether it is an autoimmune disease but it is not at this time.
It is linked to autoimmune diseases. Celiac disease and thyroid disease, both autoimmune conditions, increase the risk of developing this condition.
Microscopic colitis refers to collagenous and lymphocytic colitis. There are other risk factors (factors that increase the risk of developing this condition)- increasing age, female sex, history of organ transplant, past or current malignancy.
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
not considered one at this time
Detailed Answer:
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic
At present researchers are trying to determine whether it is an autoimmune disease but it is not at this time.
It is linked to autoimmune diseases. Celiac disease and thyroid disease, both autoimmune conditions, increase the risk of developing this condition.
Microscopic colitis refers to collagenous and lymphocytic colitis. There are other risk factors (factors that increase the risk of developing this condition)- increasing age, female sex, history of organ transplant, past or current malignancy.
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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