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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... Therapy If nutritional therapy is to be used , one of the greatest advan- tages of a liquid diet is that the majority of people can stay out of hospital while using it . It is also a safe means of treatment , provided the doctor or ...
... therapy ( years ) ; ⚫ easy bruising and thinning of the skin ; mainly with long- term therapy ; ⚫ reduced growth rate and delayed puberty ; • muscle and joint stiffness soon after a course of oral steroids is completed . Invisible ...
... therapeutic effect ) if proven therapies are available . However , there are many situations in which tem- porarily ... therapy remain well off treatment for one or two years or more . Findings are similar for people with ulcerative ...
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 |