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Understanding Inflammatory Bowel Disease Management

Lesions in Crohn's Disease are transmural and can be random, commonly affecting the distal ileum and ascending colon. They may lead to abscesses, ulcers, fissures, fistulas, scarring, fibrosis, and stenosis.

Therapeutic communication is essential to support the psychosocial and holistic needs of IBD patients, addressing stress and quality of life concerns.

Colectomy can cure Ulcerative Colitis because it involves removing the diseased part of the colon, thus eliminating the site of inflammation.

Ileostomy is a surgical option for Crohn's Disease, but it does not cure the disease because Crohn's can affect any part of the GI tract.

Primary diagnostic tools include x-rays, MRIs, CT scans, colonoscopy, CBC, BMP, inflammation markers like ESR and C-reactive protein, albumin, and protein levels.

Genetics, immune response, and gut microorganisms are suspected factors contributing to Crohn's Disease.

Crohn's Disease may cause pain in the right lower quadrant while Ulcerative Colitis often causes pain in the left lower quadrant with bloody diarrhea.

Life-threatening complications include strictures, obstructions, fistulas, abscesses, colon cancer, perforation, hemorrhage, and peritonitis.

Nursing interventions include managing severe anemia and potential blood transfusions, in addition to anatomical and psychosocial care.

Patient education is critical to improve patients' understanding, compliance with treatment plans, and management of potential complications of IBD.

Common treatments include corticosteroids, amino salicylates, immunomodulators, monoclonal antibodies, antibiotics, and parenteral feeding.

Toxic megacolon in Ulcerative Colitis requires immediate management to prevent fatal outcomes.

IBD may be exacerbated due to increased stress or inflammatory responses that can be triggered by various factors during hospital stays.

Lesions in Ulcerative Colitis only affect the mucosal and submucosal layers of the colon and rectum and typically cause severe bleeding.

Lesions in the small bowel mainly cause absorption issues, leading to malnutrition, while those in the large bowel predominantly cause water and electrolyte imbalance issues.