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Which complication is specifically associated with primary sclerosing cholangitis in patients with IBD?
Which complication is specifically associated with primary sclerosing cholangitis in patients with IBD?
What symptom is commonly mistaken for IBS in the early stages of Crohn’s disease?
What symptom is commonly mistaken for IBS in the early stages of Crohn’s disease?
What is the primary laboratory finding indicating severe disease in patients with IBD?
What is the primary laboratory finding indicating severe disease in patients with IBD?
Which imaging study is considered the most comprehensive for examining the entire large intestine in IBD diagnosis?
Which imaging study is considered the most comprehensive for examining the entire large intestine in IBD diagnosis?
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What routine test is important for detecting liver disease associated with IBD?
What routine test is important for detecting liver disease associated with IBD?
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What is a common symptom of Crohn's disease?
What is a common symptom of Crohn's disease?
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In which condition is toxic megacolon more commonly observed?
In which condition is toxic megacolon more commonly observed?
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What complication is a patient with Crohn's disease at risk for?
What complication is a patient with Crohn's disease at risk for?
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What is a major difference in symptom presentation between ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease?
What is a major difference in symptom presentation between ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease?
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What is a symptom of severe ulcerative colitis?
What is a symptom of severe ulcerative colitis?
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Which of the following is a local complication of inflammatory bowel disease?
Which of the following is a local complication of inflammatory bowel disease?
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Which systemic condition can be related to inflammatory bowel disease?
Which systemic condition can be related to inflammatory bowel disease?
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What percentage of total body weight loss is significant in severe cases of ulcerative colitis?
What percentage of total body weight loss is significant in severe cases of ulcerative colitis?
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Flashcards
IBD Complications
IBD Complications
Involves issues like malabsorption, liver disease, and osteoporosis; worsened during active inflammation.
Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis
Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis
A liver disease associated with IBD that can lead to liver failure.
Osteoporosis Risk in IBD
Osteoporosis Risk in IBD
Patients with IBD, both men and women, are at risk for bone density loss and require regular scans.
Diagnostic Studies for IBD
Diagnostic Studies for IBD
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Colonoscopy
Colonoscopy
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Inflamed mucosa
Inflamed mucosa
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Diarrhea in IBD
Diarrhea in IBD
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Pseudopolyps
Pseudopolyps
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Complications of IBD
Complications of IBD
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Ulcerative Colitis (UC)
Ulcerative Colitis (UC)
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Crohn’s disease symptoms
Crohn’s disease symptoms
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Toxic megacolon
Toxic megacolon
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Cancer screening with IBD
Cancer screening with IBD
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Study Notes
Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
- IBD encompasses Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis (UC), both chronic conditions with acute exacerbations.
- Symptoms are often similar (diarrhea, weight loss, abdominal pain, fever, fatigue), but differ in presentation.
Crohn's Disease
- Common symptoms include diarrhea and cramping abdominal pain.
- Small intestinal involvement causes weight loss due to malabsorption.
- Rectal bleeding can occur, but less frequently than in UC.
Ulcerative Colitis (UC)
- Characterized by bloody diarrhea and abdominal pain, ranging from mild cramping to severe constant pain from acute perforations.
- Disease severity varies:
- Mild: 4 semiformed stools daily with small blood amounts.
- Moderate: increased stool output (up to 10 stools/day), increased bleeding, systemic symptoms (fever, malaise, mild anemia, anorexia).
- Severe: bloody diarrhea with mucus, 10-20 stools daily, rapid weight loss, fever, severe anemia, tachycardia, dehydration.
Complications of IBD
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GI Tract: hemorrhage, strictures, perforation (with possible peritonitis), abscesses, fistulas, Clostridium difficile infection (CDI), toxic megacolon.
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Toxic megacolon is more common in UC and risks perforation, potentially requiring emergency colectomy.
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Perineal abscesses and fistulas are common in Crohn's disease.
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CDI frequency and severity are higher in IBD patients.
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IBD increases colorectal cancer (CRC) risk. Crohn's disease patients have higher small intestinal cancer risk.
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Regular cancer screening is crucial for IBD patients.
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Systemic: multiple sclerosis, ankylosing spondylitis (inflammation-related, improving with IBD improvement); malabsorption, liver disease (primary sclerosing cholangitis), osteoporosis.
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Primary sclerosing cholangitis can lead to liver failure, necessitating routine liver function tests.
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Bone density scans are essential for IBD patients, baseline and every 2 years.
Diagnostic Studies
- Diagnosing IBD involves ruling out similar conditions and differentiating Crohn's from UC.
- Early Crohn's symptoms mimic Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS).
- Diagnostic tools assess disease severity and complications:
- Complete Blood Count (CBC) often reveals iron deficiency anemia due to blood loss.
- High white blood cell count (WBC) suggests toxic megacolon or perforation.
- Decreased serum electrolytes (sodium, potassium, chloride, bicarbonate, magnesium) from fluid and electrolyte losses.
- Hypoalbuminemia (low albumin) indicates severe disease due to poor nutrition or protein loss.
- Increased erythrocyte sedimentation rate, C-reactive protein, and WBCs signify inflammation.
- Stool analysis for blood, pus, mucus; cultures for infection.
- Imaging (double-contrast barium enema, small bowel series, transabdominal ultrasound, CT, MRI).
- Colonoscopy examines the entire large intestine (and sometimes the distal ileum) enabling assessment of inflammation, ulcerations, pseudopolyps, strictures, and biopsies for diagnosis.
- Capsule endoscopy may be needed for Crohn's disease in the small intestine, since colonoscopies only reach the distal ileum.
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Description
This quiz covers the key aspects of Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD), including Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis (UC). Understand the symptoms, differences between the two conditions, and their disease severity. Test your knowledge on this chronic condition and its impact on patients.
