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Can having micro colitis cause you to feel like it is hard to breathe at times?

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No: Micro colitis (presumably collagenous or lymphocytic colitis) lead to an "irritation" of the colon and thus an increase in colon activity - cramps and frequent bowel movements. It should not lead to any more general symptoms such as breathing problems (unless they are worry related about the change in bowel pattern).

Answered 12/20/2013

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