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A member asked:
Hello i have microscopic colitis. does this make me more predisposed to gastric or colon cancer? what causes this condition?
3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
No: There is no relationship or increased risk of cancer. The cause is unknown but can be associated with certain drugs. Your gastroenterologist hould also exclude celiac disease as microscopic colitis can be seen in this condition too.
Answered 6/9/2015
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It depends : What is the source of colitis. Ischemic colitis has no relationship with cancer. Crohn's disease does. Other colitis might be associated, need to be more specific as for the cause of colitis.
Answered 12/9/2013
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