Current Diagnosis & Treatment Gastroenterology,... Page

: The gold standard for direct visualization and biopsy.

: Managed with biologics (Anti-TNF, Anti-integrins) and immunomodulators. Surgery is reserved for complications (strictures, fistulas).

: Antivirals for Hep B (long-term suppression) and Hep C (direct-acting antivirals for cure). Gallbladder & Pancreas

Modern gastroenterology relies on a triad of clinical assessment, advanced imaging, and endoscopic evaluation. 1. Initial Assessment

: CT Enterography or MRE for small bowel evaluation in Crohn’s disease.

: Targeted with 5-ASAs (Mesalamine) for mild-to-moderate cases; biologics or surgery (total proctocolectomy) for severe cases. Peptic Ulcer Disease (PUD) Primary Causes : H. pylori infection or NSAID use.

: Increasing use of Fecal Microbiota Transplant (FMT) for recurrent C. diff .