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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... patients in whom the pro- gression of amyloidosis cannot be halted , dialysis and kidney transplantation remain possible alternatives . Eye Problems Eye disease , associated with either IBD or its treatment , occurs in about 10 percent ...
... patients with IBD . In addition , many patients have an elevated platelet count , especially during flare - ups of the bowel disease . Platelets are blood cells that are very important in the formation of blood clots . Certain ...
... IBD , although this discrimination is illegal . The perception is that the IBD patient will be ill frequently and will miss work . In fact , this may never happen . Patients and their doctors have become so good at dealing with most IBD ...
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 |