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. |
From inside the book
Results 1-3 of 24
... doses and prolonged increased eye pressure ( glaucoma ) - more common in children ; • reduced potassium level , also a result of diarrhea ; can contribute to weakness ; ⚫ high blood pressure - very uncommon ; ulcers of the stomach and ...
... doses used for IBD . Resistance to infections decreases , which can be serious in the case of unusual infections that may be difficult to diagnose and treat . You should report any fever , chills , or persistent sore throat to your ...
... dose for a few days . You can go back to your previous dose if you settle down quickly , or taper back to your usual dose if you settle down slowly . If you are not on steroids , you will likely get over an obstruction just as fast ...
Contents
Who Gets IBD? What Causes It? | 9 |
Symptoms and Signs | 19 |
How Is IBD Diagnosed? | 28 |
Copyright | |
7 other sections not shown
Common terms and phrases
References to this book
The New Eating Right for a Bad Gut: The Complete Nutritional Guide to ... James Scala Limited preview - 2000 |