Inflammatory Bowel Disease

 

Investigation of suspected IBD:

Please see link to RMS faecal calprotectin pathway: (including importance of repeating sample after 2 weeks if positive):

https://rms.cornwall.nhs.uk/primary_care_clinical_referral_criteria/gastro/faecal_calprotectin

 

Management of IBD flare:

Please follow BSG flowchart for management of flares of:

• Ulcerative Colitis: http://s3-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/files.crohnsandcolitis.org.uk/UC_Updated_Flare_Pathway.png
• Crohn’s: http://s3-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/files.crohnsandcolitis.org.uk/CD_Updated_Flare_Pathway.png

 

Further advice for IBD:

• Nurse-led advice line (open 9-12:30 Mon-Fri) 01872 252178 (for patients and healthcare professionals)
• Email: rch-tr.IBDnurse@nhs.net

 

Review date                 March 2022

Next review due           March 2023

Reviewing GP              Dr Madeleine Attridge