UC management

Question 1

What is intially given on diagnosis of UC?

Answer 1

Topical (rectal) aminosalicylates

Question 2

What would you give if symptoms haven’t been controlled within 4 weeks of topical (rectal) aminosalicylates?

Answer 2

Add an oral aminosalicylate

Question 3

If remission is still not achieved with oral and rectal aminosalicylate what would you add?

Answer 3

An oral steroid

Question 4

What is the management of someone presenting with severe colitis?

Answer 4

Treat in hospital with IV steroids