IBD Flashcards
How might a kid with IBD present?
With diarrhoea Rectal bleeding Abdo Pain Fever Weight loss Growth failure Arthritis Mass
Difference between UC & Crohn’s presentation?
UC predominantly features diarrhoea, bleeds and abdo pain
Crohn’s features more systemic symptoms incl arthritis, fever, growth problems and erythema nodosum
What else would you want to know about a kids history if we suspect IBD?
FH Growth development Sex development Nutritional Status Intestinal and other symptoms
How do you approach a kid you suspect of IBD?
Exclude an inf with stool culture etc
FBC, ESR, CRP, Albumin
Stool Calprotectin
MRI or Barium Meal
Endoscopy & Biopsy
What would blood tests show in IBD?
FBC - Anaemia & Thrombocytosis
ESR & CRP - raised
Albumin - Low
When would we use a barium meal in place of an MRI?
Barium meal is good for younger kids who can’t sit through an MRI
Which tests are definitive for IBD?
MRI/Barium Meal
Endoscopy & biopsy
How do we manage IBD?
- Anti-inflammatories e.g. 5ASA mesalazine
- Steroids (for flare ups)
- Immunosuppressants e.g. azathioprine
- Biologics e.g. Infliximab
- Surgery
Also a polymeric diet is first line for crohn’s
Nutrional supplements and immunomodulation can help