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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... removal of the colon . Total colectomy ( also known as proctocolectomy ; procto- from the Latin word proctum , which means " rectum " ) is removal of the colon , including the rectum . To do this , the anus must also be removed ...
... Removing the end of the ileum is not without consequences . These include : • Diarrhea due to loss of the ileocecal ... removed , the amount lost each day into the colon is increased . Certain bile salts have a laxative - like effect on ...
... removed . Even if bleed- ing stops spontaneously , the occurrence of a life - threatening hemorrhage usually necessitates removing the diseased bowel to avoid another , possibly fatal hemorrhage . Recent studies have shown that the ...
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 |