Inflammatory Bowel Disease: Crohn's & Ulcerative Colitis Flashcards
what is inflammatory bowel disease
chronic inflammation of the GI tract
In what two age groups does IBD occur
in teen years and early adult years and over the age of 60
what is crohn’s disease
a type of inflammatory bowel disease causing inflammation & ulceration in the digestive tract
what areas in the body can crohn’s affect
anywhere from mouth to anus
Where is crohn’s more commonly found
distal ileum and proximal colon
what is it called when crohn’s can occur between a healthy bowel and diseased bowel
skip lesions
what is it called when inflammation from crohn’s goes through the entire wall
transmural
what are s/s of crohn’s
diarrhea
cramping
pain
wt loss
fever
fatigue
Is there a cure for crohn’s
no
what are the main goals for treatment with crohn’s
rest bowel
control inflammation
combat infection
correct malnutrition
alleviate stress
provide symptomatic relief
improve quality of life
where dose ulcerative colitis occur
starts in rectum and moves up the colon
where is the inflammation in ulcerative colitis
occurs in the mucosal layer
what are the s/s of ulcerative colitis
bloody diarrhea (10 + stools a day)
cramping
pain
wt loss
fever
fatigue
anemia
anorexia
what is the cure for ulcerative colitis
total proctocolectomy
what is the main goal for treatment for ulcerative colitis
rest bowel
control inflammation
combat infection
correct malnutrition
alleviate stress
provide symptomatic relief
improve quality of life
