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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... Infections There is no convincing evidence that IBD is due to infection . But infectious colitis ( which is caused by bacteria , viruses , or What about Stress ? The issue of stress and the gut is an important one . Many people in the ...
... infection into the intestine . Despite their enthusiasm , most other experts in the field remain unconvinced , as this idea has been examined repeatedly over the last 25 years , with mostly negative results . Some research has suggested ...
... infections . Typical reactions include headache , nausea , light - headedness , flushing and hives . A few people ... infection . Some of these infections are serious . Many people carry dormant tuberculosis ( TB ) bacteria , and an ...
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 |