Crohn&;s disease
.Medical therapy for crohn&;s disease includes * To induce remission - steroids * For maintenance - immunomodulating drugs like azathioprine * Antibiotics, metronidazole (as immunomodulator) * Monoclonal antibody - infliximab * Nutritional suppo Note: Patients with Crohn's disease should avoid NSAIDs ref:SRB&;s manual of surgery ,ed 3,pg no 802
Has no increased risk for colonic cancer
Medical management includes antibiotics, immunosuppressive agents and biologic agents
Has no effect on feility
Associated enteroenteric fistula is an indication for urgent surgery
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