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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... developing it is 44 to 58 percent , usually within a few years . If one twin develops ulcerative colitis , however , the probability that the other member will develop ulcerative colitis is much less . There are no reports of one ...
... develop in the wall of any hollow structure . As a result the bowel contents ( including bacteria ) leak into the abdominal cavity . If a perforation develops rapidly , the intestinal contents will spill into the peritoneal cavity and ...
... develop before the body has a chance to respond and produce new red blood cells . Anemia in Crohn's Disease Even in the absence of visible bleeding , people with Crohn's disease frequently develop iron - deficiency anemia . There are ...
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 |