Microscopic colitis is an inflammation of the bowel lining that doctors can only see under a microscope. It is often possible to treat this condition with medication, but dietary and lifestyle changes may also help reduce or prevent symptoms.
The symptoms of MC tend to come and go, and diarrhea can last for weeks or months. In some people, the condition may resolve without treatment. The cause of MC is still not clear.
Researchers are currently studying the possible connection between diet and MC.
There is little evidence to suggest a link between what people eat and the symptoms of MC. Researchers in Sweden published a study in 2016 that followed 135 people with MC over the course of 22 years and monitored their intake of the following:
- Protein
- Carbohydrate
- Sucrose
- Saturated, monounsaturated, or polyunsaturated fat
- Omega-3 or omega-6 fatty acids
- Fiber
- Zinc
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