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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... diseases turn out to be one and the same . For example , Crohn's disease was originally thought to occur only in the small intestine , and not in the colon . Other Names for Ulcerative Colitis and Crohn's Disease Ulcerative colitis ( UC ) ...
... Crohn's Disease Occur ? Crohn's disease can occur anywhere from the mouth to the anus . Most commonly ( 45 percent ) it occurs in the end of the ileum and the beginning of the colon ( cecum plus or minus ascending colon ) . Next most ...
Everything You Need to Know Fredric G. Saibil. Symptoms of Crohn's Disease of the Esophagus This is so rare a form of Crohn's disease that it is not possible to say what the typical symptoms are . Most people are likely to experience ...
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 |