Is sulfasalazine the only known treatment for collagenous colitis?
The disorder you asked about, collagenous colitis, is a rare but treatable inflammatory disorder of the colon. It is characterized by chronic watery diarrhea (sometimes up to 30 times per day), which might lead to dehydration weakness, malnutrition from not being able to eat properly, bloating, and occasional nausea. About half of patients report that these symptoms occur suddenly, with little warning. During an episode, certain foods especially those high in fiber and high in fat, dairy products, various spices, and uncooked fruits and vegetables might be triggers. Although, research has shown little evidence of a link between food and collagenous colitis. Those at highest risk for developing collagenous colitis are females over the age of 40, but cases have been reported in children as young as seven. Diagnosis is often reached through a process of elimination. Most cases are diagnosed because there is little damage in the intestine shown during an endoscopic examination (which elimi
