enteropathic arthritis. Flashcards
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what is enteropathic arthritis
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an inflammatory arthritis involving the peripheral joints and sometimes spine
occurs in pts with IBD
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aetiology of enteropathic arthritis
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10-20% of IBD sufferers
worsening symptoms during IBD flares
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pathophysiology of enteropathic arthritis
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organisms with high lipopolysaccharides in cell wall trigger an immune reaction
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symptoms of enteropathic arthritis
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arthritis in several joints esp knees, ankles, elbows, wrists
GI - lose watery stools with mucus and blood
weight loss
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signs of enteropathoc arthritis
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low grade fever
uveitis
pyoderma gangrenosum
enthesitis
apthous ulcers
6
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Ix used in suspected enteropathic arthritis
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for IBD
raised inflammatory markers
X ray - sacrolitis
7
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Mx for enteropathic arthritis
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treat underlying IBD
NSAIDs/ DMARD
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