Gastroenterology & Hepatology — Flashcards

The cause of ulcerative colitis is unknown, but there is a strong _____

Investigation of choice to confirm the diagnosis of _____ is Endoscopy with biopsy.

_____ always causes bloody diarrhoea

Hint: IBD

What drug is used for refractory or fistulating Crohn's disease? _____

What investigation is used for toxic megacolon? _____

_____ is more common in Ulcerative Colitis

Hint: ophthalmological pathology

_____ is a collection of pus that forms in the subcutaneous tissue surrounding the anal sphincter due to an infection

Crohn's can present with non-specific symptoms such as _____

Flares of ulcerative colitis: _____: < 4 stools daily, no more than small amounts of blood + no systemic disturbance + normal CRP/ESR Moderate: 4-6 stools daily + minimal systemic disturbance Severe: > 6 stools daily, visible blood + evidence of systemic disturbance

What ophthalmological pathologies are associated with IBD? _____ (related to disease activity) Uveitis (unrelated to disease activity)