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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... ostomy refers to a surgically created connection between a hollow organ and the skin , or between two hollow organs ... ostomies , with one exception ( see Kock ileostomy , below ) , require the wearing of an appliance . Surgery for ...
... ostomy is particularly difficult ; having a " buddy " ( another child of similar age who has already adjusted to an ostomy ) can help . If a child isn't available , a young adult is next best . You can ask your medical / surgical team ...
... ostomy . Stool : a collective term for the various components dis- charged at the end of the GI tract . Whether this material comes out of the rectum , a colostomy , or an ileostomy , it is still called stool . Stricture : an abnormal ...
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 |