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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... nutrition becomes an afterthought . But good nutrition is always desirable for those with IBD , as it is for everyone . Knowing what good nutrition means is impor- tant . If your doctor can't answer all your food - related ques- tions ...
... nutritional therapy was a combination of a liquid diet and parenteral nutrition ( PPN , or partial PN ) . Today , TPN and PPN are reserved mainly for patients who are acutely ill , such as those with severe colitis or toxic mega- colon ...
... nutrition 52-54 , 101 , 135 , 176 partial parenteral nutrition ( PPN ) 53 PEG ( polyethylene glycol ) solution 92 pelvic pouch procedure about 113-14 for CD 133 for indeterminate colitis 120-21 how it's done 114 , 115 , 116-17 problems ...
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 |