Enteropathic Arthritis Flashcards

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Presentation

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Patients with IBD complaining of joint pain/ Stiffness/ Swelling.

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Patterns

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Peripheral or axial

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Peripheral Arthropathy types

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Type 1 - Asymmetrical monarthritis, strongly associated with IBD Flares.
Type 2 - Symmetrical polyarthritis, Weakly associated with IBD Flares.

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Treatment

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Do not use NSAIDs as will make IBD symptoms worse.
DMARDs (sulfasalazine)
Anti TNF- Alpha (Etanercept)

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