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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... surgical treatment . If people with extensive disease in the ileum or an extensive ileal resection are not given vitamin B12 , they may eventually develop anemia , because they may be less able to absorb vitamin B12 . The need for B12 ...
... surgical treatment 122-23 ointments for anal inflammation 93-94 for anal itching 95-96 older people and diet 47 , 56 and illness acceptance 183 and surgical treatment 113-14 omega - 3 fatty acids 84 omeprazole 97 , 99 onions 83 opium 88 ...
... surgical 105-41 unorthodox 103-4 vitamin and mineral supplements 99-101 tube feeding 50-51 , 144 UC see ulcerative colitis ulcerative colitis and appendectomy 17 and smoking 16 complications 147-48 , 150 , 152-53 , 162 , 165 diagnosing ...
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 |