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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Everything You Need to Know Fredric G. Saibil. Colonoscopy In a colonoscopy ( looking into the colon ) , the doctor examines most or all of the colon . It can be used to diagnose IBD and to determine how much of the colon is inflamed ...
... Colonoscopy Used to Diagnose Crohn's Disease ? Abnormalities in the ileum can be missed with X - rays . In selected patients , colonoscopy is performed , passing the colono- scope all the way around the colon and into the ileum . Occa ...
... colonoscopy . Meanwhile , virtual colonoscopy , which surveys the colon with a CT scanner , is just around the corner . While it cannot provide the tissue samples needed to look for dysplasia , it may prove to be useful in combination ...
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 |