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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... becoming jaundiced if you take sulfasalazine to the end of your pregnancy . But be sure to notify your baby's doctor ... become pregnant , and your IBD is under control , you should not stop these medications , since disease activity is ...
... become so good at dealing with most IBD problems on an outpatient basis that many people can keep working when they are ill , with the loss of very few days , if any . In many ways , IBD patients are ideal employees . Most become ...
... become inactivated , so that side effects are reduced . As always , chance observations , like the ones regarding ... becomes more widespread , it will represent an important step forward for patients with small - bowel Crohn's disease ...
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 |