Crohn's Disease & Ulcerative Colitis: Everything You Need to KnowInflammatory bowel disease (IBD) includes two chronic conditions, Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. It has remained for too long the secret illness no one wants to admit to having, let alone discuss. One percent of North Americans have IBD, yet its cause is unknown, and there is no known cure. Fred Saibil, a renowned expert on IBD, provides concise, critical and practical information on the common symptoms and side effects. He describes the normal gastrointestinal system and then explains what specifically goes wrong in those suffering from IBD. Crohn's Disease and Ulcerative Colitis includes important information on:
The book also provides detailed tables, sidebars and diagrams, plus travel tips and other self-help strategies for coping with IBD. For patients, their relatives and caregivers, Crohn's Disease and Ulcerative Colitis explains the plain facts about this terrible disease, which seriously affects the daily lives of so many. |
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... ileostomy . The rectum was often severely inflamed in people having this surgery , and if the surgeon tried simply to sew up the top of the rectum ... Brooke lleostomy and Mucous Fistula of the Rectum Brooke ileostomy Surgery for IBD 107.
... Brooke ileostomy , which requires wearing an appliance . If such a patient is ill or malnourished , or is unwell because of other medical conditions , the best operation is a subtotal colectomy with a Brooke ileostomy and a mucous ...
... ileostomy is an alternative to the Brooke ileostomy for certain ulcerative colitis patients in the following groups : ⚫ those with a Brooke ileostomy who have had a total proctocolectomy and who wish to avoid wearing an appliance ...
Contents
Who Gets IBD? What Causes It? | 9 |
Symptoms and Signs | 19 |
How Is IBD Diagnosed? | 28 |
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References to this book
The New Eating Right for a Bad Gut: The Complete Nutritional Guide to ... James Scala Limited preview - 2000 |