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Suggest Treatment For Collagenous Colitis
Hi I am very ill I was diagnosed with collagenous colitis 5 years ago I lost my insurance 12 months ago and have had chronic symptoms each day I am in the toilet all day and then all night up to 2o plus movements a day I feel like I might die soon my concern is if I go to an ER I cannot afford the money I have tried over the counter medicine but it does not work do you have any suggestions for an over the counter medicine ??
Wed, 19 Dec 2018
Hello,
Treatment with lifestyle changes like reducing the amount of fat in the diet, eliminating foods that contain caffeine or lactose, and not using NSAIDs.
Antidiarrheal medications such as bismuth subsalicylate and bulking agents reduce diarrhea.
Anti-inflammatory medications, such as mesalamine, sulfasalazine, and steroids including budesonide, reduce inflammation.
Immunosuppressive agents, which reduce the autoimmune response rarely needed.
For very extreme cases of collagenous colitis and lymphocytic colitis, bypass of the colon or surgery to remove all or part of the colon has been done in a few patients.
Please consult your gastroenterologist he will examine and treat you with appropriate medication.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Penchila Prasad Kandikattu,
Internal Medicine Specialist
Treatment with lifestyle changes like reducing the amount of fat in the diet, eliminating foods that contain caffeine or lactose, and not using NSAIDs.
Antidiarrheal medications such as bismuth subsalicylate and bulking agents reduce diarrhea.
Anti-inflammatory medications, such as mesalamine, sulfasalazine, and steroids including budesonide, reduce inflammation.
Immunosuppressive agents, which reduce the autoimmune response rarely needed.
For very extreme cases of collagenous colitis and lymphocytic colitis, bypass of the colon or surgery to remove all or part of the colon has been done in a few patients.
Please consult your gastroenterologist he will examine and treat you with appropriate medication.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Penchila Prasad Kandikattu,
Internal Medicine Specialist
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