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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... doctor Sabe about . Pain , poor appetite , nausea , and diarrhea are common symptoms of IBD . Signs are things that you or your doctor can observe . Being pale , having a rash , or passing blood into the toilet are all common signs of ...
... doctor . The physical examination , blood tests , and an X - ray of the colon were normal . Again she was told that she probably had irritable bowel syndrome . When asked if she was nervous , she said that she was . ( Anyone having ...
... doctor , because they can cause irreversible harm . They include : softening of the bones - especially hips and spine ; mainly with long - term therapy ( years ) but occasionally with short - term ( weeks ) ; physical inactivity ...
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 |