A 32-year-old with known ulcerative colitis has increased stool frequency (6/day) with blood, afebrile, HR 92, CRP 28 mg/L. What is the best initial m...

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A 32-year-old with known ulcerative colitis has increased stool frequency (6/day) with blood, afebrile, HR 92, CRP 28 mg/L. What is the best initial management?

Accepted Answer

Start high-dose oral mesalazine; consider rectal mesalazine

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Start systemic steroids immediately for all flares

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Start azathioprine immediately

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No treatment required

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Start broad-spectrum antibiotics

ukmla MCQ (SBA): Ulcerative Colitis Flare

A 32-year-old with known ulcerative colitis has increased stool frequency (6/day) with blood, afebrile, HR 92, CRP 28 mg/L. What is the best initial management?