Ulcerative Colitis Flashcards
1
Q
primarily involves what layer
A
mucose
2
Q
primary affects what part of the GI tract
A
colon and rectum
3
Q
is otherwise known as a
A
continuous lesion
4
Q
these lesions are known to
A
bleed
become inflamed = increased pressure
5
Q
Manifestations
A
frank blood in stool
intermittent pain
with loss
6
Q
Diagnosis
A
History and physical exam
exclude a GI infection
colonoscopy, sigmoidoscopy, biopsy
7
Q
Treatment
A
mild: modify diet
moderate: anti inflammatories + AB
- steroid for better response
immune modulator drugs
- methotrexate= decrease immune cells (impairs immune cell growth)
Surgery: drainage of exudate and preparing fistulas
