IBD Flashcards
1
Q
What are the features of Crohn’s?
A
Diarrhoea REctal bleeding Abdo pain Slight fever Severe weight loss and growth failure Arthritis Mass
2
Q
Where is Crohn’s disease commonly located in children?
A
Ileocolonic or upper GI
3
Q
What are the features of UC?
A
Severe diarrhoea Sever rectal bleed Abdo pain Slight fever Slight weight loss and growth failure Arthritis
4
Q
What investigations are done for IBD?
A
FBC and ESR Biochem Microbio MRI Barium meal- younger kids Endoscopy/colonoscopy Biopsy
5
Q
What biochemistry tests are done for IBD?
A
Stool calprotectin
Raised CRP
Low albumin
6
Q
What are the types of treatment of IBD?
A
Medical
Nutritional
Surgcal
7
Q
What are the medical treatment options in IBD?
A
Anti inflammatories
Immunosuppression
Biologics- infliximab
8
Q
What are the nutritional treatment options for IBD?
A
Immune modulation
Nurtiional supplementation
9
Q
What are the complications of IBD?
A
Inflammation Ulcers Abscess Fistulas Stricture
