Question

A 35-year-old with mild-to-moderate Crohn's disease limited to the terminal ileum presents with a flare. Which initial treatment is preferred by NICE?

Accepted Answer

Oral budesonide

Answer

Oral high-dose prednisolone

Answer

IV hydrocortisone

Answer

Azathioprine alone

Answer

Anti-TNF therapy

Practice question

A 35-year-old with mild-to-moderate Crohn's disease limited to the terminal ileum presents with a flare. Which initial treatment is preferred by NICE?