Nutritional Management if GI disease Flashcards
1
Q
Risk factors for IBD
A
Vit D deficiency Diet - not enough fibre Hygiene Stress Smoking Appendectomy Lack of physical activity Medications Microbiome Genetics
2
Q
Clinical features of Crohns
A
Abdominal pain
Diarrhoea
Malaise, fever
Anorexia & weight loss
3
Q
Clinical features of UC
A
Bloody diarrhoea
Colicky abdominal pain
Urgency
4
Q
Why do people with UC often have iron deficiency
A
Loss of blood in faeces
5
Q
Dietetic assessment of IBD patients
A
MDT MUST clarify symptoms Investigation Medication Detailed diet history Identify nutritional deficiencies
6
Q
Common/high risk deficiency
A
Anaemia
Osteoporosis (calcium, vit D)
Bit B12 - those with crohns get yearly injection
