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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... inner lining of the colon , or mucosa . The surface of this inner lining becomes raw and bleeds easily , and looks a lot like scraped skin . Where Does Crohn's Disease Occur ? Crohn's disease can occur anywhere from the mouth to the ...
... inner lining cells of the blood vessels . If they don't stick , they won't enter the surrounding tissues . When is it used ? Like infliximab , natalizumab is given intravenously . At the time of writing , this drug is not yet on the ...
... inner lining of the colon , it is always possible that a few microscopic glands will be left behind . These glands could at some point give rise to a cancer . With the shift to leaving the mucosa ( inner lining ) intact , the risk is ...
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 |