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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... operation for ulcerative colitis is usually a total proctocolectomy and Brooke ileostomy , which requires wearing an appliance . If such a patient is ill or malnourished , or is unwell because of other medical conditions , the best ...
... operation , but it still requires a general anes- thetic . Here the loop ileostomy is closed so that you can begin having bowel movements " the normal way . ” If you are not particularly ill , this three - stage operation can be ...
... operations for IBD can be performed using laparoscopic techniques . However , the surgeon's prior experience with these techniques is important , particularly when dealing with ill patients or complications . Just because an operation ...
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 |