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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... abdominal pain , diarrhea , and weight loss , but some have only a low - grade fever with few other symptoms . Sometimes it's hard to tell what's going on . Many otherwise normal young children suffer from abdominal pain related to ...
... abdominal pain , nausea , and bloating of the abdomen after meals . The interval between the meal and the symptoms depends on the site of blockage . Less than one hour suggests small bowel ; more than one hour suggests colon ...
... abdominal cramps d ) pain in the abdomen e ) abdominal bloating f ) passing large amounts of 2. Systemic symptoms a ) fatigue b ) overall feeling unwell c ) feeling worn out d ) tiring very easily gas e ) waking up during the night f ...
Contents
Who Gets IBD? What Causes It? | 9 |
Symptoms and Signs | 19 |
How Is IBD Diagnosed? | 28 |
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The New Eating Right for a Bad Gut: The Complete Nutritional Guide to ... James Scala Limited preview - 2000 |