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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... ileostomy but smaller , such complications could be avoided . “ Mucous fistula of the rectum " is the name for this procedure . Making an Ileostomy When ileostomies were first done , the serosa of the ileum was simply sewn to the skin ...
... ileostomy will again be created . The Brooke ileostomy is also known as an “ end ” ileostomy , because it is made by bringing the end of the ileum out through the abdominal wall . When the pelvic pouch is created , the end of the ileum ...
... ileostomy : an ileostomy that allows stool to be col- lected in an internal reservoir , called a Kock pouch , instead of an external bag ; also known as a " continent ileostomy . " Kock pouch : a reservoir for stool , surgically ...
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 |