21/02 Flashcards

1
Q

What extra intestinal manifestations are common in UC?

A

Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis
Uveitis
Colorectal Cancer

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What are features of crohns?

A

Skip lesions
Affects from serosa to mucosa
Commonly affects terminal ileum

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3
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What medication is used for the induction of Crohns remission?

A

Oral prednisolone

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4
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What can cause abnormal Urea 13 breath test results?

A

Taking abx within past 4 wks

Taking a proton pump inhibitor (or equivalent) within past 2 weeks

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5
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What are features of a mild UC flare up?

A

<4 stools per day with or without blood
No systemic symptoms
Normal ESR and CRP

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What are features of a moderate UC flare up?

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4-6 stools a day

Minimal systemic disturbance

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What are features of a severe UC flare up?

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> 6 stools a day with blood

Systemic disturbance e.g. fever

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What are the risk factors for barrets oesophagus?

A

GORD= most common
Male gender
Smoking
Central Obesity

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