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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... Hemorrhoids and Anal Fissures Hemorrhoids that are not bleeding and not causing any other problems don't require any treatment . When hemorrhoids do need to be treated , the treatment is much the same as it is for anal fissures ( see ...
... hemorrhoids and / or fissure . The things that work best are oint- ments and suppositories that contain a very small amount of a steroid , usually hydrocortisone . Both bowel regularity and local steroid medication shrink the tissues ...
... hemorrhoids , or " piles . ” They are often felt as soft bumps protruding from the anal canal or imme- diately around it . Uncomplicated hemorrhoids don't hurt . Occasionally a hemorrhoid becomes blocked by a blood clot . This is called ...
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 |