IBS: Crohn's Disease

Question 0

Crohn’s Disease

-Weight Loss

Answer 0

1. Weight loss is more common in Crohn’s than UC

2. Rectal bleeding is infrequent unless ulcer is in rectal area

Question 1

Crohn’s Disease

-Patho

Answer 1

1. Inflammation of the ENTIRE BOWEL WALL
2. Jumps around (instead of UC’s rectal to proximal)
3. Occurs anywhere from mouth to anus
4. Occurs with CIGARETTE SMOKING

Question 2

Crohn’s Disease

-Characteristics

Answer 2

1. Tenismus and rectal bleeding are rare
2. Weight loss is more common than in UC
3. Nutritional deficiencies and malabsorption are common
   - Mostly only seen in severe UC

Question 3

Crohn’s Vs UC

Answer 3

1. Pain may be in RLQ
2. May have palpable mass
3. Inflammation, edema and fibrosis may lead to
   - Obstruction, abscess, and fistulas

Question 4

Crohn’s Disease

-Jejunum Function **TEST

Answer 4

Deals w/ Digestion of:

1. Protein, Carbs, amino acids
2. Vitamins, Minerals, Electrolytes
3. Water

Question 5

Crohn’s Disease

-Ileum Function

Answer 5

1. Water Soluble Vitamins
2. Vitamin B 12
3. Bile salt

Question 6

Crohn’s Disease

-Colon Function

Answer 6

1. Anything that is undigested & water go into the colon to make feces

Question 7

Crohn’s Disease

-Clinical Manifestations

Answer 7

1. Diarrhea
   - 5-6 liquid to semi formed stools
2. Electrolyte imbalance
3. Fatigue
4. Weight loss
5. Abdominal pain
6. Fever w/ perforation

Question 8

Crohn’s Disease

-Complications

Answer 8

1. Strictures and Obstruction
2. Peri-anal and recto-vaginal fistulas
3. Perforation
4. Sepsis
5. Death