Notes in Inflammatory Bowel Disease

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Published	10/08/2024	Inflammatory bowel disease refers to two main diseases that cause inflammation of the GI tract: {{c1::ulcerative colitis}} and {{c1::Crohn’s diseas…
Published	10/08/2024	It is essential to monitor the {{c1::growth}} and {{c1::pubertal development}} in children with inflammatory bowel disease, particularly when they …
Published	10/08/2024	Management of Crohn’s: Maintaining Remission First line: • {{c1::Azathioprine}} • {{c1::Mercaptopurine}} Alternatives: • {{c2::Methotrexate}}&…
Published	10/08/2024	Surgery for Crohn's  only if affects the {{c1::distal ileum}} surgically resect this area to prevent further flares. BUT typically…
Published	10/08/2024	Management of Ulcerative Colitis: Maintaining Remission • {{c1::Aminosalicylate}} (e.g. {{c2::mesalazine}} oral or rectal) • {{c1::Azathioprine…
Published	10/08/2024	Crohn's • N - No {{c1::blood or mucus }}• E - {{c1::Entire GI tract::location?}}• S - “{{c1::Skip}} lesions” o…
Published	10/08/2024	Ulcerative Colitis• {{c1::Continuous}} inflammation• Limited to {{c1::colon::location?}} and {{c1::rectum}}• Only {{c1::superficial muc…
Published	10/08/2024	Suspect IBD in children presenting with perfuse Diarrhoea, abdominal pain, bleeding, weight loss or anaemia.They may be systemically unwell …
Published	10/08/2024	Extra-Intestinal Manifestations of IBD • {{c1::clubbing}}• {{c1::Erythema nodosum}}• {{c1::Pyoderma gangrenosum}}• {{c1::Episcleritis}} and iriti…
Published	10/08/2024	Testing for IBD Blood tests for anaemia, infection, thyroid, kidney and liver function. A raised {{c1::CRP}} indicates active infl…
Published	10/08/2024	Management of Ulcerative Colitis: Inducing RemissionMild/moderate• First line: {{c1::aminosalicylate}} (e.g. {{c1::sulfasalzine}} …
Published	10/08/2024	Surgery for Ulcerative Colitis removing the colon and rectum (called a {{c1::panproctocolectomy}}) will remove the disease. result…
Published	10/08/2024	Management of Crohn’s:Inducing remission:{{c1::Corticosteroids e.g. IV hydrocortisone}}Maintainence phase:{{c1::Biologics}} and {{c1::immue modul…
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