Dec 1, 2018 · Fecal calprotectin is a useful test for ruling out Crohn's disease in adults. Cross-sectional imaging techniques (i.e., computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging, and ultrasonography) are the...

Patients with an inflammatory bowel disease, such as ulcerative colitis or Crohn's disease, have recurrent symptoms with considerable morbidity. Patient involvement and education are necessary...

Fecal calprotectin measurement is an accurate, simple, cost-effective test that can aid in selecting which patients presenting with possible IBD can be safely observed in the primary care...

Clinical manifestations and diagnosis of arthritis associated with inflammatory bowel disease and other gastrointestinal diseases

Sep 26, 2022 · Infectious colitis is an inflammatory condition of the colon caused by bacterial, viral, or parasitic pathogens, leading to acute diarrhea and systemic symptoms. Patients commonly present with purulent, bloody, or mucoid stools, abdominal pain, fever, and tenesmus.

Aug 1, 2016 · Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), classically divided into Crohn disease (CD) and ulcerative colitis (UC), is a chronic, debilitating condition characterized by relapsing and remitting episodes of gastrointestinal (GI) inflammation.

Aug 7, 2023 · There are several different causes of colitis, including infection, autoimmunity, ischemia, toxin exposure, immunodeficiency, and radiation exposure. This activity reviews the evaluation and management of colitis, and highlights the role of the interprofessional team in caring for affected patients.

Since the early 2000s, many studies have confirmed these results in patients with abdominal symptoms to help differentiate those with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) from those with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), and prioritize colonoscopy.

Ulcerative colitis is a relapsing and remitting inflammatory bowel disease of the large intestine. Risk factors include recent Salmonella or Campylobacter infection and a family history of...

Jul 11, 2019 · The panel suggests against the use of blood tests ESR or CRP to screen for IBD. Our evidence profiles also strongly recommend testing for celiac disease with IgA-tTG and a second test to detect celiac disease in the setting of IgA deficiency.