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Which of the following conditions is characterized by diarrhea, constipation, or both?
Which of the following conditions is characterized by diarrhea, constipation, or both?
What is a characteristic of Ulcerative Colitis that is not typically found in Crohn's Disease?
What is a characteristic of Ulcerative Colitis that is not typically found in Crohn's Disease?
What is a common symptom of both Ulcerative Colitis and Crohn's Disease?
What is a common symptom of both Ulcerative Colitis and Crohn's Disease?
Which of the following conditions is known to have a cure?
Which of the following conditions is known to have a cure?
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What is a factor that can exacerbate the symptoms of Crohn's Disease?
What is a factor that can exacerbate the symptoms of Crohn's Disease?
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What is a characteristic of Ulcerative Colitis that affects the colon's ability to function?
What is a characteristic of Ulcerative Colitis that affects the colon's ability to function?
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Which of the following conditions is characterized by inflammation extending from the mucosa to the serosa?
Which of the following conditions is characterized by inflammation extending from the mucosa to the serosa?
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What is a complication of Ulcerative Colitis that can lead to a change in bowel habits?
What is a complication of Ulcerative Colitis that can lead to a change in bowel habits?
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What is the primary method of managing the symptoms of Crohn's Disease?
What is the primary method of managing the symptoms of Crohn's Disease?
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Which of the following is a symptom common to both Ulcerative Colitis and Crohn's Disease?
Which of the following is a symptom common to both Ulcerative Colitis and Crohn's Disease?
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Study Notes
Colitis and Related Conditions
- Colitis: characterized by inflammation of the colon
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome: diarrhea, constipation, or both
- Ulcerative Colitis: chronic inflammation of digestive tract, mostly in colon
- Mucosa is inflamed and ulcerated
- Areas of scar tissue develop
- Colonic function deteriorates
- Symptoms: acute bloody diarrhea, cramps, fever, weight loss
Crohn's Disease
- Chronic inflammation of GIT extending from mucosa to serosa
- Healthy bowel interspersed with diseased bowel
- Symptoms:
- Diarrhea, cramps, abdominal pain, fever
- Bleeding from rectum
- Redness/sore eyes, joint pain
- Cause unknown, emotional stress and foods aggravate symptoms
- No cure, medication used to control symptoms
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Test your knowledge of various gastrointestinal disorders, including colitis, irritable bowel syndrome, ulcerative colitis, and Crohn's disease. Learn about the symptoms, characteristics, and effects of these conditions on the digestive system.
