Initial treatment
| All IBD (%) | CD (%) | IC (%) | UC (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CD, Crohn’s disease; IC, indeterminate colitis; UC, ulcerative colitis. | ||||
| Systemic steroids | 56 | 50 | 56 | 68 |
| Oral 5-ASA | 69 | 62 | 81 | 79 |
| Rectal steroids | 9 | 4 | 13 | 20 |
| Rectal 5-ASA | 3 | 2 | 1 | 6 |
| Azathioprine | 6 | 5 | 7 | 8 |
| Cyclosporin | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Metronidazole | 12 | 15 | 14 | 6 |
| Surgery | 3 | 5 | 2 | |
| Diet | 33 | 47 | 22 | 9 |