Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis : everything you need to know : the complete practical guide

Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis Everything you need to know : the complete practical guide

Fredric G. Saibil, 1942-

Book - 2011

Provides information for patients suffering from Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, covering such topics as symptoms and signs, diagnosis, diet and nutrition, treatment, surgery, complications, cancer, pregnancy, and self-management.

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Subjects
Crohn's disease.
Ulcerative colitis.
Inflammatory bowel diseases.
Published
Buffalo, N.Y. : Firefly Books c2011.
Language
English
Main Author
Fredric G. Saibil, 1942- (-)
Edition
3rd ed
Item Description
Includes index.
"Updated and expanded"--Cover.
Physical Description
246 p. : ill., form ; 23 cm
ISBN
9781554076451
  • Dedication
  • Introduction
  • 1. The Normal GI System and IBD
  • 2. Who Gets IBD, and What Causes It?
  • 3. Symptoms and Signs
  • 4. How Is IBD Diagnosed?
  • 5. Diet and Nutrition
  • 6. Drugs, Probiotics and Other Treatments
  • 7. Surgery for IBD
  • 8. Children with IBD
  • 9. Complications of IBD
  • 10. Cancer and IBD
  • 11. Sex, Fertility, Pregnancy and IBD
  • 12. Self-management of IBD
  • 13. Living with IBD
  • 14. Looking Ahead
  • Appendix 1. Drugs Commonly Used to Treat IBD
  • Appendix 2. Lactose-free Diet
  • Appendix 3. Calcium Intake Assessment Guide
  • Appendix 4. Fructose and Sorbitol Content of Fruit and Fruit Juices
  • Appendix 5. High-Iron Foods
  • Appendix 6. Controlled-Oxalate Diet
  • Appendix 7. Simple Strengthening Exercises
  • Glossary
  • Resources
  • Index

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