Diagnosis of UC: faecal Calprotectin can help diagnosis
Potential Sequelae:
- Toxic megacolon
- Sepsis
- Perforation
- Severe bleeding
Truelove-Witts Criteria
stratifies severity of disease
Acute Severe Colitis =
Bowels open more than 6 times a day
+
One of:
- Hb < 105
- ESR > 30
- Pulse > 90
- Temp > 37.8C
Moderate Disease =
6 stools a day (with or without blood)
Minimal systemic disturbance
Mild Disease
Less than 4 stools a day (with or without blood)
No systemic upset