Question

A 25-year-old man with Crohn's disease presents with a mild flare: moderate abdominal pain, 4-5 stools/day, but no systemic upset. According to NICE guidelines, what is the recommended initial step?

Accepted Answer

Budesonide or aminosalicylate therapy

Answer

High-dose oral steroids

Answer

Total parenteral nutrition

Answer

Infliximab infusion

Answer

Methotrexate monotherapy

Practice question

A 25-year-old man with Crohn's disease presents with a mild flare: moderate abdominal pain, 4-5 stools/day, but no systemic upset. According to NICE guidelines, what is the recommended initial step?