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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