Presenter: Steven Sandberg-Lewis, ND, DHANP

Original Date: October 19, 2019

Lymphocytic colitis (LC) and collagenous colitis (CC) are two causes of chronic non-bloody diarrhea, and are coupled under the diagnosis of microscopic colitis (MC). These are inflammatory diseases of the colon which have no gross changes and are identified by histology alone. Dr. Sandberg-Lewis has treated a significant number of cases of MC. In this presentation he defines these conditions, explains their known etiology, risk factors and pathophysiology and focuses in more detail on the most effective standard and Naturopathic treatment and management strategies. Pharmacology is included in this discussion (drug causes of MC, dosages and tapering strategies for prescription medicines and some off label approaches.)

Indeterminate colitis is also discussed – that condition that falls between Crohn’s colitis and ulcerative colitis. Even with the eclectic approach of NDs, knowing the definitive diagnosis for inflammatory bowel disease holds importance and allows you to focus your treatment toward more proven options rather than guessing. What do you do when there is no definitive diagnosis? Sandberg-Lewis attempts to demystify this – discussing his approach in these situations.

0.5 Pharmacology and 1.0 General (Total 1.5 CEUs) approved by OBNM