IBD Paeds Flashcards
1
Q
state some features of crohns?
A
autoimmune Life long, autoimmune Granulomatous Complications • Inflammation, ulcers, abscesses, fistulas
2
Q
state the presentation of crohns?
A
♣ Diarrhoea, rectal bleeding, abdo pain, weight loss, FTT
♣ Extra intestinal manifestations
• Eyes, joints
3
Q
what blood tests should be done for crohns?
A
FBC and ESR
- anaemia
- thrombocytosis
- raised ESR
- low albumin
4
Q
what stool test should be done for crohns?
A
stool calprotectin
5
Q
what radiology could be done for crohns?
A
MRI
barium meal and follow through
6
Q
what endoscopy can be used in crohns?
A
• Colonoscopy, upper GI endoscopy, capsule endoscopy, mucosal biopsy
7
Q
state the treatment for crohns?
A
nutritional - liquid diet for 8 weeks - nutritional supplements to correct deficiencies anti-inflammatory immunosuppression biologics
