Episode 3 - Acute Severe Ulcerative Colitis

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