Gastroenterology & Hepatology — Flashcards

Triggers of ulcerative colitis: - Stress - Medications (_____, antibiotics) - Cessation of smoking

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

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

What is the most common cause of small bowel obstruction? 1st _____ 2nd Hernias

Crohn's disease is characterised by _____ lesions, which can occur anywhere from the mouth to the anus

Which form of inflammatory bowel disease is characterized by continuous colonic involvement? _____

Which inflammatory bowel disease is commonly associated with toxic megacolon? _____

Acutely thrombosed external haemorrhoids should be managed with _____ if presented in > 3-4 days

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

Patients with a perianal abcess may also have noticed _____