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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... recur after surgery ; giving up smoking soon after surgery makes a recurrence less likely . How smoking exerts these effects is unknown . However , the evidence is compelling enough that if you have Crohn's disease and you smoke , you ...
... recur- ring problem , changing your toilet habits may help . After wiping off most of the residual stool following a bowel move- ment , fold some toilet paper , wet it , then press it onto the area around the anus . Doing this two or ...
... recur . Ankylosing Spondylitis ( AS or Sacroiliitis ) This is a type of arthritis involving the sacroiliac joints , with or without involvement of the joints of the spine . You may have pain or stiffness in the lower back , though such ...
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 |