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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... active " therapy . About 20 percent of these patients remain well for one year , and 10 percent stay well for two years . In addition , many patients whose disease is brought under control with active therapy remain well off treatment ...
... active before conception , the risks of a mis- carriage or premature birth are slightly increased , more so in ... Active When I Become Pregnant , What Effect Will the Pregnancy Have on the Disease ? If your disease is active at the time ...
... active IBD . Do Women with IBD Need a Special Diet during Pregnancy ? Generally speaking , the normal , well - balanced diet that any pregnant woman should follow is fine . If your disease is active , however , you may have to pay extra ...
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 |