Table 3 Sutherland disease activity index.

From: Comparison of effects of aminosalicylic acid, glucocorticoids and immunosuppressive agents on the expression of multidrug-resistant genes in ulcerative colitis

Item

Scoring

0

1

2

3

Diarrhea hemafecia

Normal

1–2 time/d

3–4 times/d

5–6 times/d

No

A little

Obvious

Give priority to with blood

Mucous membrane performance

Normal

Mildly brittle

Moderately brittle

Severely brittle with exudation

The physician evaluates the condition

Normal

Mild

Moderate

Severe

  1. A total score below 2 was considered symptom relief; between 3 and 5 was mild activity; 6–10 was moderate activity; 11–12 was severe activity.
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