Differential diagnosis of disease CrohnL'identification of Crohn's disease
among other conditions with similar signs and neighbors is sometimes difficult. The main differential diagnosis of ulcerative colitis is also known as ulcerative colitis (UC).
Ulcerative colitis or ulcerative colitis (which is also a chronic inflammatory bowel disease) differs from Crohn's disease by some criteria: the location of the affected areas, risk factors and surgical treatment.
UC also changing phase by exacerbations and remissions but remains localized in the rectum and colon. When it is difficult to distinguish Crohn's disease from ulcerative colitis, often referred to as "indeterminate colitis."
Crohn's disease
Location
IBD affecting only the colon and rectum.
The affected areas have lesions continuous way.
Risk Factors
Remission of signs under the influence of tobacco was reported.
Bacterial or viral infections promote development.
Treatment with antibiotics can trigger the disease.
Medication
The conduct and the principle of drug treatment are the same for both diseases.
Surgical treatment
Surgery is the last resort treatment (ineffective drug therapy, complications, development of cancer).
The surgery removes the colon and / or rectum to cure the disease.
The surgery causes serious consequences on the quality of life of the patient (food, absorption)
Ulcerative colitis (UC) or ulcerative colitis
Location
IBD affects all segments of the gastrointestinal tract (from the mouth to the anus).
The affected areas are separated from healthy segment.
Risk Factors
Smoking triggers flare and increases the intensity of signs.
Genetic factors have been demonstrated.
Medication
The conduct and the principle of drug treatment are the same for both diseases.
Surgical treatment
Surgery is indicated in case of complications but does not cure the disease.
Ulcerative colitis or ulcerative colitis (which is also a chronic inflammatory bowel disease) differs from Crohn's disease by some criteria: the location of the affected areas, risk factors and surgical treatment.
UC also changing phase by exacerbations and remissions but remains localized in the rectum and colon. When it is difficult to distinguish Crohn's disease from ulcerative colitis, often referred to as "indeterminate colitis."
Crohn's disease
Location
IBD affecting only the colon and rectum.
The affected areas have lesions continuous way.
Risk Factors
Remission of signs under the influence of tobacco was reported.
Bacterial or viral infections promote development.
Treatment with antibiotics can trigger the disease.
Medication
The conduct and the principle of drug treatment are the same for both diseases.
Surgical treatment
Surgery is the last resort treatment (ineffective drug therapy, complications, development of cancer).
The surgery removes the colon and / or rectum to cure the disease.
The surgery causes serious consequences on the quality of life of the patient (food, absorption)
Ulcerative colitis (UC) or ulcerative colitis
Location
IBD affects all segments of the gastrointestinal tract (from the mouth to the anus).
The affected areas are separated from healthy segment.
Risk Factors
Smoking triggers flare and increases the intensity of signs.
Genetic factors have been demonstrated.
Medication
The conduct and the principle of drug treatment are the same for both diseases.
Surgical treatment
Surgery is indicated in case of complications but does not cure the disease.
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