Inflammatory markers Flashcards
1
Q
Which diseases may we monitor using ESR or CRP?
A
Inflammatory bowel diseases, inflammatory arthritis, autoimmune disease, polymyalgia, temporal arteritis
2
Q
When asking about IBD, list symptoms to enquire about.
A
Diarrhoea (may be nocturnal)
blood
mucus
tenesmus
lower abdominal pain
abdominal discomfort
bloating
fatigue
weight loss
malaise
perianal pain/ itching
oral ulcers
nausea and vomiting
fever
weight loss
3
Q
When asking about inflammatory arthritis which symptoms should you enquire about?
A
Joint pain
swelling,
fatigue
low grade fever
rheumatoid nodules
morning stiffness
malaise