Chronic Diarrhea Owing to Microscopic Colitis: A Cohort Study with Insights into Diagnostic Challenges and Size of the Problem

Abstract

Microscopic colitis, particularly LC-type, is not an uncommon cause of chronic diarrhea, especially when accompanied by symptoms such as abdominal pain and nocturnal diarrhea, warranting further investigation, including inflammatory markers and colonic biopsy. Inflammatory markers can be useful in diagnosing MC with proper values and approaches; however, further studies are needed.