I have lymphocytic colitis, but I haven't been informed of any general diet guidelines to follow. Do you have any suggestions that can help relieve my symptoms?

Lymphocytic colitis very often responds to medical therapy, like budesonide or bismuth subsalicylate. Antidiarrhea agents like Imodium can also help.

No specific diets are known to relieve symptoms, but in general, patients with lymphocytic colitis should avoid spicy foods and greasy and fatty foods, which are likely to make symptoms worse. Also, if you know that specific foods give you diarrhea, like milk and milk-containing foods, you should avoid them.

You can read more about ulcerative colitis and diet in Everyday Health's Ulcerative Colitis Center.