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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... frequently associated with hemorrhoids is an itch in the region of the anus . This usually occurs for one or two reasons . The skin of the anal canal first becomes irri- tated because of frequent wiping . Once the skin is irritated , it ...
... frequently to them than to adults . As with adults , the immunosuppressive drugs azathio- prine and 6 - mercaptopurine are currently considered the best long - term strategy for children who can't get off steroids , need frequent ...
... frequently or continuously ill the effects on life in general are likely to be significant . Unfortunately , personal relationships frequently suffer . It is not unusual for a healthy spouse to be unable to cope with chronic illness in ...
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 |