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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... Ulcerative Colitis and Crohn's Disease Ulcerative colitis ( UC ) . idiopathic ulcerative colitis ( idiopathic means " of unknown cause " ) idiopathic proctocolitis nonspecific ulcerative colitis Crohn's disease ( CD ) • • ileitis ...
... ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease . Where Does Ulcerative Colitis Occur ? Ulcerative colitis occurs only in the colon . It always involves the rectum . It should be continuous - that is , not confined to patches . Some patients ...
... colitis , there is about a 10 percent chance of IBD in other members of the extended family , with ulcerative colitis more likely than Crohn's disease . On the other hand , if a person has Crohn's disease , there is about a 15 to 25 ...
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 |