Episode 3 - Acute Severe Ulcerative Colitis
Jun 23, 2023•24 min•Season 1Ep. 3
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Episode description
Welcome back to another episode of Guts n Gall!
Today, we discuss IBD, with a specific focus on acute severe ulcerative colitis. Join us as we discuss:
- What IBD is, and the difference between IBD and Crohn's
- The clinical presentation of IBD, and the differences between Crohn's and Ulcerative colitis
- Diagnosing Ulcerative Colitis
- Initial investigations when someone presents with a first episode of suspected IBD
- Gauging severity of an ulcerative colitis flare
- Treatment of acute severe UC in the acute setting as well as in the maintenance of remission, including nonpharmacologic care
- Surgical management of ulcerative colitis
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