# Eosinophilic Colitis in an Adult Ethiopian Patient

## TL;DR

A 48-year-old Ethiopian man with a history of allergies was diagnosed with a rare condition called eosinophilic colitis and successfully treated with prednisolone.

## Contribution

This case report adds to the limited literature on eosinophilic colitis in adult Ethiopian patients.

## Key findings

- The patient's symptoms and biopsy results confirmed a diagnosis of eosinophilic colitis.
- Treatment with oral prednisolone led to full resolution of symptoms.
- The patient had a history of atopic disease, which may be a contributing factor.

## Abstract

Eosinophilic colitis (EC) is a rare subtype of eosinophilic gastrointestinal disorders, marked by dense eosinophilic infiltration of the colon in the absence of secondary causes. We report the case of a 48‐year‐old Ethiopian man with a history of atopic disease who presented with chronic nonbloody diarrhea, intermittent abdominal pain, and fatigue. Diagnostic colonoscopy with biopsy confirmed EC, supported by peripheral eosinophilia and histological findings. The patient was treated with oral prednisolone, leading to complete symptom resolution.