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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... avoid lactose to see if it makes a difference . If it does not , then there is no point in avoiding it , because dairy products are a good source of nutrients and energy , and both are important when you are ill . Remember that you ...
... avoid only coarse fibers ( celery , apple skins ) and large seeds . What about Meat ? Some people with IBD think they feel better if they avoid meat . Certain bacteria in the colon act on meat residues and produce hydrogen sulfide gas ...
... avoid two or three foods because you think they may increase your symptoms , it's generally not a problem . But if you have a long list of foods that you avoid , it's likely that your disease is active and needs specific therapy . Avoiding ...
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 |