2. INFLAMMATORY BOWEL
DISEASES
DEFINATION:
Inflammatory bowel diseases is group of intestinal disorders that cause
prolonged inflammation of digestive tract. It is a group of inflammatory
conditions of the colon and small intestine
It is a spectrum of chronic idiopathic inflammatory condition.
Epidemiology :
In United states 1 – 1.3 million people suffer from IBD.
Ulcerative colitis is slightly more common that in males.
Crohn’s disease is more frequent in women's.
5. CLASSIFICATION
ULCERATIVE COLITIS :
It is a disease that cause mucosal inflammation and
sores (ulcers) in lining of the large intestine (colon).
CROHN’S DISEASE :
It is a chronic, relapsing, and remitting inflammatory
disease of gastrointestinal tract and can effect any
part of mouth to anus.
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7. Ulcerative colitis (UC)
IT characterised by diffuse mucosal inflammation limited
to the large intestine.
The extent of disease is divided into distal colitis which
affects the rectum (proctitis) or rectum and sigmoid
(rectosigmoiditis).
UC may be more extensive than this and extend to the
left side of the colon (up as far as the splenic flexure) or
further on to the hepatic flexure.
Colitis which involves the entire large colon is known as
pancolitis.
8. Symptoms : loose bloody diarrhoea
colicky abdominal pain
tenesmus and urgency
The disease always involves the rectum and is
characterised by relapses and remission.
The patient only the mucosa is affected.
9. Crohn’s disease
Crohn’s disease may affect any part of the
gastrointestinal tract from the mouth to the anus.
It is characterised as patchy, transmural inflammation.
The mucosa may demonstrate a cobblestone
appearance in severe ulceration and the bowel may
show areas of inflammation interspersed with areas of
healthy bowel described as skip lesions.
It may present at any age but usually presents between
the age of 15-40 years and affects males or females.
It is twice as common in smokers as non-smokers;
stopping smoking reduces the risk of relapse
Need for immunosuppression and surgery.
10. Symptoms : anorexia, malaise, fever, tachycardia,
weight loss, abdominal pain and diarrhoea.
Diagnosis : can be difficult to make as other
conditions may also cause these symptoms.
Therefore a combination of endoscopic, radiological
and blood test are needed to confirm the diagnosis.
The condition is also classified according to site,
extent, and pattern of disease.
This then influences the medical management,
likelihood of surgery and prognosis.
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12.
13. Ethiology
Diet
Dietary patterns are associated with a risk for ulcerative colitis.
A diet high in protein, particularly animal protein, may be associated
with increased risk of inflammatory bowel disease and relapses.
IMMUNITY :
IBD may result when an abnormal immune system response to
bacteria, viruses, or food particles, triggers an inflammatory reaction in
the gut.
Genetics:
Links have been discovered between IBD and certain gene mutations.
Bacteria or viruses:
Research has linked both E.coli and enteroviruses to Crohn's disease.
Environmental:
Factors such as smoking, oral contraceptives, diet, breastfeeding,
14. Risk factors
Age: most people are diagnosed before age 30.
Genetics: People with a close relative with IBD are at
higher risk.
Location: People living in urban areas and in
industrialized countries are more likely to be diagnosed
with IBD.
Medications: Use of certain medications, such as
isotretinoin or nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications
may increase the risk.
18. Subjective data
Patient name : XXXX
Age/gender : 17/F
Admission no : 190111236
DEPT : G FMW-2
Date of admission : 11/7/19
Date of discharge : 17/7/19
Chief complaints : She complained of a perianal
pain and had noticed a continuous drainage of
muco-purulent fluid from a tiny sinus around her
back passage, often get up to toilet three to four
times at night.
abdominal pain was very severe.
19. PRESENT ILLNESS : She appeared pale, tired
looking and had a low body mass index.
PAST MEDICAL HISTORY : six-month history of
anorexia, weight loss, right-sided abdominal pain,
diarrhoea associated with urgency and fatigue.
PERSONAL HISTORY : Her mother
said her older brother Crohn’s disease
and had presented in a similar way.
EXAMINATION : found tenderness and guarding on the
LUMP on right side in particular a palpable mass on
examination.
VITALS :
TEMP – 101 F
PR : 90bpm
Bp : 110/70
RR : 22 cpm
20. Lab reports
vitals Day 1 Day 2 Day 3
Pulse rate 90bpm 88 80
Bp mm/Hg 110/70 100/70 110/70
temp 101 100 100
RR cpm 22 20 20
21. parameters 11/7/19 12/7/19 18/7/19 Normal range
WBC 9800mil/cumm 8800mil/cumm 8000mil/cumm 4000-11000
N 73% 70% 70% 40-80%
L 30% 29% 23% 20-40%
M 3% 3% 2% 2-10%
E 3% 3% 2% 1-6%
ESR 65mm/hr 60mm/hr 5mm/hr 0-25mm/hr
Haemoglobin 10gm/dl 10.1gm/dl 11.1gm/dl 12-15gm/dl
S.Creatinine 2mg/dl 2mg/dl 1.5mg/dl 0.5-1.2mg/dl
RBC 3.45cmm 3.5cmm 4cmm 4.3cmm
PLATLETS 650,000/L 405,000/L <450,000/L
Sr ALBUMIN 38g/dl 22g/dl 10g/dl 3.4-5.4g/dl
Na+ 133meq/l
22. Investigations
MICROBIOLOGICAL INVESTIGATION
Stool samples were sent for microbiological testing
for infectious diarrhoea including clostridium difficile
toxin.
COLONOSCOPY
In order to visualise the ileum a colonoscopy with a
terminal ileoscopy was performed.
There was evidence of patchy erythema and a small
fistula in the rectum.
The large colon was normal.
There was also evidence of ulceration in the terminal
ileum.
24. Treatment chart
s
n
o
Brand name compositio
n
DOS
E
FRECY RO
A
INDICATI
ON
SIDE
EFFECT
S
DATE
1 REMICADE Infliximab 5mg/k
g at
0,2,6
OD IV fistula
healing
Headach
e,
stomach
pain
11/9-
17/9
2 ADFRAR adalimuma
b
40mg OD SC Crohn
disease
headach 11/9-
17/9
3 CORDOL hydrocortis
one
100m
g
6th hr IV Inflammat
ion
insomnia 11/9-
14/9
4 METROGYL metronidaz
ole
500m
g
TID PO fistulising
Crohns
disease.
Vaginitis
headach
14/9-
17/9
5 CASPRO ciprofloxaci
n
500m
g
BD PO fistulising
Crohns
disease.
dizziness 14/9-
17/9
25. sno Brand
name
Chemical
compositi
on
dos
e
frency
eq
ROA indicatio
n
Side
effects
dates
6 VITAFOL Folic acid 5mg OD PO anaemia Gastric
Disturba
nces
11/9-
17/9
7 T.BECOSU
LES
Multi vit 150
mg
OD PO Vitamin
supply
constipa
tion
11/9-
17/9
8 T.DOLO paracetmo
l
650
mg
BD PO fever headach
e
11/9-
17/9
9 PAN pantapraz
ol
40m
g
BD PO Headach
e
Abd
pain
11/9-
17/9
26. Day to day progress
Day 1 :
Complaints : appeared pale, tired,
stools in 2 episodes
vitals
Pulse rate - 90bpm
Bp 110/70 mm/Hg
Temp : 101F
RR 22cpm
Medication :
REMICADE - OD,IV
ADFRAR 40mg OD SC
CORDOL 650mg BD PO
VITAFOL
T.BECOSULES
T.DOLO
PAN
Day 2:
complaints : bowels as opening twice a
day, semi-solid stool consistency, with
no visible blood in the stool.
Vitals:
Pulse rate - 80bpm
Bp 100/70 mm/Hg
Temp : 100F
RR : 20cpm
Medications :
CST
METROGYL 500mg TID,PO
CASPRO 500mg,BD,PO
27. Day 3 :
Complaints : right side
had abated the
abdominal
pain and diarrhoea
remained.
Vitals:
Pulse rate - 80bpm
Bp 100/70 mm/Hg
Temp : 100F
RR : 20cpm
Medications :
Day 4 :
Complaints : Nill
Vitals:
Pulse rate - 80bpm
Bp 100/70 mm/Hg
Temp : 100F
RR : 20cpm
Medications :
CST
28. Pharmacist interventions
METRONIDAZOLE = ACETAMINOPHEN
It is minor.
Metronidazole will increases the level or effect of
acetaminophen by affecting hepatic enzyme
CYP2E1 metabolism.
29. Discharge summary
She had gained 6kg and was feeling much better.
The perianal fistula had closed and she had no further
episodes of abdominal pain.
Her energy levels had improved with her appetite.
Treatments are aimed at optimising medical
management and minimising the risk of complications.
Infliximab may result in rapid mucosal healing.
Discharge medication:
T.BECOSULES OD
T.REMECADI 250mg BD
30. Life style modifications
Follow a low residue diet to relieve abdominal pain and
diarrhea.
avoid nuts, seeds, beans and kernels.
Avoid foods that may increase stool output such as
fresh fruits and vegetables, prunes and caffeinated
beverages. Cold foods may help reduce diarrhea.
Dietary intake milk, fibre, and sugar.
High refined carbohydrate intake.
Avoid Oral contraceptives
If you have lactose intolerance, follow a lactose-free
diet. Lactose intolerance causes gas, bloating,
cramping and diarrhea 30 to 90 minutes after eating
milk, ice cream or large amounts of dairy.
If your appetite is decreased and solid foods not