A 45-year-old woman with a known history of Crohn's disease, currently managed with mesalazine, presents with a 2-week history of increased stool freq...

Question

A 45-year-old woman with a known history of Crohn's disease, currently managed with mesalazine, presents with a 2-week history of increased stool frequency (6-8 bloody stools per day), abdominal cramps, and low-grade fever. Her CRP is 60 mg/L. What is the most appropriate initial step-up in management?

Accepted Answer

Oral prednisolone

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Oral budesonide

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Intravenous hydrocortisone

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Azathioprine

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Infliximab

ukmla MCQ (SBA): Crohn's Disease Flare