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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... diarrhea ; bloody diarrhea makes us think of ulcerative colitis and ulcerative colitis makes us think of bloody diarrhea . There are always exceptions , of course . Some people with this con- dition have bleeding without diarrhea and ...
... 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 IBD means ruling them ...
... diarrhea , which is a result of the surgery , but she has been told that this is usually temporary and so she is optimistic . Six months later the diarrhea has not gotten any better and she is now being told that this diarrhea - a ...
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 |