Lymphocytic Colitis Center - East Providence, RI
East Providence Gastroenterologist Doctors for Lymphocytic ColitisType of Physician: Gastroenterologist What is a Gastroenterologist? A subspecialty certification by the Board of Internal Medicine; practitioners focus on the stomach, intestines, colon, liver, and gallbladder (digestive organs). The gastroenterologist treats conditions such as abdominal pain, ulcers, diarrhea, cancer, and jaundice and they consult with surgeons when abdominal operations are indicated. Specialty: Gastroenterology Common Name: GI Doctor Gastroenterologist Doctors in East Providence * Medical Group of Rhode Island Inc  Women & Infants Hospital  Women & Infants Hospital  Women & Infants Hospital  Women & Infants Hospital  University Gastroenterology  University Gastroenterology  University Gastroenterology  University Gastroenterology  University Gastroenterology  University Gastroenterology  University Gastroenterology  University Gastroenterology  University Gastroenterology  University Gastroenterology  University Gastroenterology  University Gastroenterology  University Gastroenterology  University Gastroenterology  University Gastroenterology  Gastroenterology Associates Inc  Gastroenterology Associates Inc  Gastroenterology Associates Inc  Gastroenterology Associates Inc  Consultants In Gastroenterology  Gastroenterology Associates Inc  Gastroenterology Associates Inc  Consultants In Gastroenterology  Gastroenterology Associates Inc  Consultants In Gastroenterology  Consultants In Gastroenterology  University Medicine Foundation  University Medicine Foundation  University Medicine Foundation  University Medicine Foundation  University Medicine Foundation  University Medicine Foundation  University Medicine Foundation  University Medicine Foundation  University Medical Group  University Medical Group  University Medical Group  University Medical Group  Philip J Opalenski MD  Medical Group of Rhode Island Inc  Steven B Kirschner MD  Gastrointestinal Medicine Associates Inc  Gastrointestinal Medicine Associates Inc  Gastrointestinal Medicine Associates Inc  Gastrointestinal Medicine Associates Inc  Gastrointestinal Medicine Associates Inc  Atwood Gastroenterology Services  Medical Group of Rhode Island Inc  University Gastroenterology  University Gastroenterology  University Gastroenterology  University Gastroenterology  Nikhil & Sripathi Karanth MDs  Nikhil & Sripathi Karanth MDs  Dugas Digestive Health  University Gastroenterology  University Gastroenterology  Gastroenterology Specialists Inc  Gastroenterology Specialists Inc  Gastroenterology Specialists Inc  Gastroenterology Specialists Inc East Providence, Rhode IslandUpcoming Local Events2012-06-10
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Microscopic Colitis (Lymphocytic Colitis and Collagenous Colitis)Read the Microscopic Colitis (Lymphocytic Colitis and Collagenous Colitis) article » What is colitis?Colitis means inflammation of the colon. The colon, also known as the large intestine or large bowel, constitutes the last part of the digestive tract. The colon is a long, muscular tube that receives undigested food from the small intestine. It removes water from the undigested food, stores it and then eliminates it from the body through bowel movements. The rectum is the last part of the colon adjacent to the anus. The common symptoms of colitis include:
There are many different types of colitis with different causes. Some examples of colitis include:
Infectious, radiation, ischemic, ulcerative, and Crohn's colitis all have visible abnormalities in the inner lining of the colon. These abnormalities include edema (swelling of the lining), redness, bleeding of the lining with gentle rubbing (friability), and ulcers. These abnormalities can be seen during either colonoscopy (examination of the entire colon using a long flexible viewing tube) or flexible sigmoidoscopy (examinatio... Read the Microscopic Colitis (Lymphocytic Colitis and Collagenous Colitis) article » Recommended Reading Related to Microscopic Colitis (Lymphocytic Colitis and Collagenous Colitis)What is flexible sigmoidoscopy?Flexible sigmoidoscopy is a procedure that allows your doctor to examine the rectum and the lower (sigmoid) colon. The flexible sigmoidoscope is a flexible tube 60 cm long and about the thickness of your little finger. It is inserted gently into the anus and advanced slowly into the rectum and the lower colon. It is an accurate and simple method of investigating the cause of rectal bleeding, change in bowel habit, and rectal symptoms such as pain and diarrhea. Flexible sigmoidoscopy also is a part of colon screening and surveillance for colon cancer. What is the preparation for flexible sigmoidoscopy?In order to obtain accurate results, the rectum and the lower colon must be completely clean of stool. Your doctor will give you detailed instructions on how to cleanse your colon. In general, this requires the use of one or two enemas prior to the procedure and may also call for a laxative and some dietar... Other Related Lymphocytic Colitis ArticlesEmergency Contact for East Providence
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Diarrhea
- Diarrhea is a change is the frequency and looseness of bowel movements. Cramping, abdominal pain, and the sensation of rectal urgency are all symptoms of diarrhea. Absorbents and anti-motility medications are used to treat diarrhea.
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Abdominal Pain
- Abdominal pain is pain in the belly and can be acute or chronic. Causes include inflammation, distention of an organ, and loss of the blood supply to an organ. Abdominal pain can reflect a major problem with one of the organs in the abdomen such as the appendix, gallbladder, large and small intestine, pancreas, liver, colon, duodenum, and spleen.
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The Digestive System
- Digestion is the complex process of turning food you eat into the energy you need to survive. The digestive process also involves creating waste to be eliminated, and is made of a series of muscles that coordinate the movement of food.
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Colitis
- Inflammation of the inner lining of the colon is referred to as colitis. Symptoms of the inflammation of the colon lining include diarrhea, pain, and blood in the stool. There are several causes of colitis including infection, ischemia of the colon, inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn's disease, Ulcerative colitis, or microscopic colitis). Treatment depends on the cause of the colitis.
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