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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... Problems Hemorrhoids and Anal Fissures Hemorrhoids that are not bleeding and not causing any other problems don't ... problem because excessive softening is usually associated with increased frequency , and that is often not desirable ...
... problem can occur repeatedly . There is considerable con- troversy about how to treat this condition . Blood - Clotting Abnormalities It is well recognized that some IBD patients have abnormali- ties of the blood - clotting mechanism ...
... problem . This one focuses on more personal issues and suggests ways for dealing with these . Sex and IBD As with virtually any chronic disease , someone with IBD is con- cerned about three main aspects of sex : sexual activity ; fertil ...
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 |