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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... normal or not . This is a good idea for the most part , because any future attacks will not be blamed on appendicitis . pain by avoiding food , and this is the main reason people lose weight . Occasionally someone with small - bowel ...
... normal or near- normal diet most of the time . But when you are ill , sometimes avoiding certain foods is recommended , or a liquid diet. 35 Chapter Five: Diet and IBD /
... normal ; may also refer to passage of an inadequate volume of stool . CT scan : see CAT scan . Cyclosporine : an immuno- suppressive drug best known for preventing rejection of transplanted organs ; lower doses have been studied 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 |