Welcome back to another episode of Guts n Gall!
Today, we discuss IBD, with a specific focus on acute severe ulcerative colitis. Join us as we discuss:
 - What IBD is, and the difference between IBD and Crohn's
 
 - The clinical presentation of IBD, and the differences between Crohn's and Ulcerative colitis
 
  - Diagnosing Ulcerative Colitis 
 
  - Initial investigations when someone presents with a first episode of suspected IBD
 
  - Gauging severity of an ulcerative colitis flare
 
  - Treatment of acute severe UC in the acute setting as well as in the maintenance of remission, including nonpharmacologic care
 
  - Surgical management of ulcerative colitis