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Truelove and Witts Severity Index for Ulcerative Colitis

Simple clinical classification of ulcerative colitis severity. Identifies patients with severe colitis requiring hospitalisation and intensive treatment.

Used in: Inflammatory Bowel Disease

Score interpretation

Mild UC 5–7

Mild ulcerative colitis — ≤4 stools/day, no systemic features

→ Outpatient management; topical/oral 5-ASA; review in 2–4 weeks

Moderate UC 8–10

Moderate ulcerative colitis — >4 stools/day with mild systemic symptoms

→ Oral corticosteroids; close follow-up; consider early gastroenterology review; hospital if no improvement in 72h

Severe UC — Admit 11–15

Severe ulcerative colitis — ≥6 bloody stools/day plus systemic toxicity

→ Urgent hospital admission; IV hydrocortisone 100 mg 6-hourly; gastroenterology review within 24h; surgical standby

Interpretation bands for the Truelove & Witts. Apply clinical judgement and local guidance.

References

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Curated clinical cross-links plus same-class fallbacks.

Decision support only — verify against a current formulary, NICE, or your local guideline before clinical use.