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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... steroids to treat the problem , by doctors who want their patients to avoid steroids , or by people who want to stop using steroids but have been unable to do so . Most people who go on a liquid diet will be able to reduce steroids ...
... steroids used by some athletes to enhance performance , and also used by doctors to treat certain diseases . The first glucocorticoid to be given to patients was cortisone , in 1950. The introduction of this potent drug revolutionized ...
... Steroid Therapy · Never stop steroids suddenly , unless clearly advised to do so by your doctor . The usual practice is to taper the dose until it is down to zero , although if steroids have been taken for two weeks or less they can be ...
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 |