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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... flare - ups , may occur frequently ( every few weeks ) or rarely ( every few ... up is about 10 percent per year . A small number of people with ulcerative ... up in the ascending colon during an attack . The colon is extremely ...
... flare - ups of IBD , their main side effect is constipation , which may in turn increase abdominal pain and cause a sensation of bloating . Do not take these drugs if you think you are having a flare - up or an obstruction , unless ...
... flare - up of colitis and then become very constipated , you can get your bowels moving again by using mineral oil or one of the other remedies described in Chapter 6 . If you have small - bowel Crohn's disease and think you are ...
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 |