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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... crampy abdominal pain , diarrhea , and weight loss . Many people quickly learn that they can avoid IBD Lookalikes Many other medical conditions are characterized by diarrhea and crampy pain , like inflammatory bowel disease . Diagnosing ...
... crampy pain around her navel and mild diarrhea with three to four mushy bowel movements a day . The crampy pain and diarrhea came mainly after meals . She was otherwise well and had never been sick before . She thought she might have ...
... crampy pain . In both categories , not all side effects are discussed , due to space limitations . Of course , in addition to drugs there are several nondrug therapies , such as dietary changes , covered in Chapter 5 , and surgery ...
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 |