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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... result the bowel contents ( including bacteria ) leak into the abdominal cavity . If a perforation develops rapidly ... result . This is called a " confined " perforation and results in the formation of an abscess ( popularly called a ...
... result of improved general health after diseased bowel is removed , surgery generally brings an increased libido and improved sexual relationships . However , certain types of surgery clearly produce psychological difficulties . Most ...
... result of the surgery , but she has been told that this is usually temporary and so she is optimistic . Six months later the diarrhea has not gotten any better and she is now being told that this diarrhea - a result of surgery , not of ...
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 |