Inflammatory Bowel Disease Flashcards by Emma Thomson

Q

what labarotory investigations are performed for IBD?

A

FBC & ESR: looking for anaemia, thrombocytosis, raised ESR]
Biochemistry: stool caprotectin, rasied CRP, low albumin
microbiology: no stool pathogens

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what treatments are used to induce remission in UC?

A

5-aminosalicylates (anti-inflammatory), oral or rectal
prednisolone (immuno-suppressive), oral or rectal
biologics (infliximab)

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what medication is used to maintain remission in UC?

A

5-aminosalicylates +/- azathioprine

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