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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... tract , or GI tract , for short . The GI tract begins at the mouth and ends with the anal canal . Most of it lies in the abdominal cavity , which is lined with a thin , transparent tissue called the peritoneum . The chief func- tion of ...
... tract ) . Gastrointestinal tract : the mouth , esophagus , stomach , small intestine , large intestine ( colon ) , rectum , anus , liver , biliary system , and pancreas . GI tract : gastrointestinal tract . Glucocorticoids : a family of ...
... tract 138 , 140 FK506 73 flare - ups during pregnancy 175 of CD 26 of UC 21 reducing 59 fluid diets , see also liquid diet therapy clear 45-46 , 121 full 46-47 folate 151 folic acid 44 food , see also diet ; nutrition bread 40 broken ...
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 |