S2W1 Inflammation as a drug target (DH)

Created by: Tino Muronda
Created on: 25-03-21 12:52

What are some examples of inflammatory disorders and the systems they affect?

Skin disorders: Eczema, Psoriasis, etc
Vascuitis: Lupus, giant cell arthiritis, behcets disease
MS
Hepatitis
Inflammatory arthritis
Inflammatory lung disease: asthma, COPD, pulmonary fibrosis

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What are the two types of inflammatory bowel disease(IBD)?

Crohns disease and ulcerative colitis

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What are the effects of IBD on the body?

Fever
Night sweats
Vomiting
Fatigue
Lack of appetite
Canker sores
Blood in stool
Irregular periods
Joint pain
Skin disorders

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What are some local complications of IBD?

Malnutrition
Anaemia
Bowel obstruction
Fistulae
Increased risk of colon cancer

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What are some systemic complications of IBD?

Joint pain and swelling
Osetoporosis
Eye redness
Skin rashes

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What are the two types of inflammatory bowel disease(IBD)?

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Crohns disease and ulcerative colitis

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What are some local complications of IBD?

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What are some systemic complications of IBD?

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S2W1 Inflammation as a drug target (DH)