Basics

Question 1

What is the mainstay treatment for IBS?

Answer 1

5-Aminosalicyclic acid derivatives (mesalamine)
• Corticosteroids
• Immune modulating & biologic agents

Question 2

What is the pathophysiology of UC?

Answer 2

• Chronic idiopathic recurrent disease
• Diffuse mucosal inflammation involving
only the colon
• Involves the rectum
• Continuous extension involving all
or part of colon

Question 3

What is the pathophysiology of chron’s disease

Answer 3

• Unknown cause
• Chronic, recurrent disease
• Patchy transmural inflammation
• Segment of GI tract (mouth to anus)