Symptom improvement always means inflammation is under control. MYTH: If a pati…

Symptom improvement always means inflammation is under control.

MYTH: If a patient with Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis feels better, further assessment of disease activity is unnecessary.

FACT: Clinical symptoms and objective inflammatory activity do not always align. Biomarkers such as faecal calprotectin and C-reactive protein can support monitoring, alongside endoscopic assessment when indicated.

Clinical takeaway: Symptom control is important, but treatment targets may also require objective evidence of disease control.

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Research: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC12181204/