Which is the most appropriate initial treatment for Crohn disease?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D. Corticosteroids to induce remission
- Step 1: Crohn disease is treated with corticosteroids to induce remission.
Answer
Corticosteroids to induce remission.
Why not the others: 'Total colectomy as initial therapy': surgery is reserved for complications or failure. 'Gluten-free diet alone': it treats coeliac disease. 'Oral loperamide alone': it treats symptoms but not inflammation.
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