In this episode, Dr. Morgan Taylor breaks down the two major forms of inflammatory bowel disease—Crohn’s and ulcerative colitis—and shows you how to quickly tell them apart.
What You’ll Learn
Crohn’s disease: mouth → anus, skip lesions, transmural inflammation
Key complications: strictures, fistulas, abscesses, bowel obstruction
Ulcerative colitis: colon only, continuous inflammation, mucosal/submucosal layers
Classic UC signs: bloody diarrhea with mucus, urgency, tenesmus
Complications: hemorrhage, perforation, toxic megacolon, ↑ risk for colon cancer
Nursing care: fluids, low-residue diet, corticosteroids, cancer screenings
This episode is perfect for NCLEX prep, GI exam review, and for nurses who want a quick refresher on recognizing and managing IBD flare-ups at the bedside.
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