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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... usually changed daily . If this is not done , the wound usually closes over at the surface faster than it does deeper down , so that the abscess cavity remains and becomes filled with pus again . The packing keeps the skin wound open so ...
... usually occurs in multiple locations more or less simultaneously , and the ulcers can be any size , from tiny to extensive . Although these sores are generally pain- less , they are very unsightly and unpleasant to deal with , and some ...
... usually involving an abnormal bowel habit and abdominal discomfort . IBS can mimic some features of Crohn's disease but does not usually cause weight loss . Jejunum : upper portion of the small intestine , connecting the duodenum to the ...
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 |