Crohn's Disease and Ulcerative Colitis: Everything You Need to Know
It has become acceptable to talk about heart disease, ulcers and even cancer, but inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) -- which includes two chronic conditions known as Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis -- has remained for too long the secret illness that no one wants to discuss.\ Now Dr. Fred Saibil, a renowned expert on IBD, provides concise, up-to-date information on these common conditions.\ Dr. Saibil begins by describing the normal gastrointestinal system, and then explains what goes...
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Crohn's Disease and Ulcerative Colitis is the most comprehensive source of information on this topic for patients today. The revised edition contains the most recent medical research. (NACCNews [National Association for Colitis and Crohn's Disease, UK], Winter 2000/01) - NACCNews A comprehensive volume ... well laid out and readable ... it is neither intimidating nor too technical.
Introduction\ The term "inflammatory bowel disease" (IBD) refers to Crohn's Disease and ulcerative colitis, two closely related conditions that cause persistent or recurring inflammation of one or more parts of the intestine. Crohn's disease is named after the late Dr. Burrill Crohn of New York, who was one of the first people to describe this disease in medical literature. Whereas Crohn's disease can affect any part of the gastrointestinal system, from the mouth to the anus, ulcerative colitis occurs only in the colon (large intestine). \ Although these diseases are common, it is only in the past ten to fifteen years that it has become acceptable to talk about them publicly. Heart disease, diabetes, and even cancer have been freely discussed for many years, but no one wanted to hear about diarrhea, bloody bowel movements, or the need for frequent, urgent trips to the bathroom. The causes of these conditions are unknown. For years they were thought to be due to stress, but this is not the case. There is no known cure for Crohn's disease; ulcerative colitis can be cured, but only by surgical removal of the whole colon, including the rectum.\ IBD can start at any age, but usually begins in the late teens or early adulthood or — less often — in middle age. Both Crohn's and ulcerative colitis are sometimes associated with a variety of medical problems outside of the intestine, including arthritis, skin conditions, kidney stones, cancer, and gallstones, among others.\ Managing a chronic disease requires a team effort, and the team consists of the patient (and possibly the patient's family), the doctor (and possibly additional doctors), and sometimes other healthcare professionals. If patients are taught which problems they can treat (or at least start to treat) themselves, and which ones should be promptly reported, they achieve a greater degree of independence. For many patients, this means being able to go about their daily lives without worry.\ This book, which is aimed primarily at patients and their families, provides a comprehensive review of IBD. Every effort has been made to avoid complex medical terminology. When such terms are necessary, definitions are provided in the text or in the glossary.\ Topics covered include the signs, symptoms, and complications of IBD; nutritional issues, including lactose intolerance and other causes of gas and diarrhea; standard and newer drug treatments; surgery, with explanations of both minor and major operations; problems relating particularly to children with IBD; and various issues affecting everyday life, as well as self-help strategies for dealing with them.\ Remember, this book is designed to educate you, not to frighten you. Having IBD can be difficult, but you can learn to live with it - and to fight back. This book will help you do that.
IntroductionThe Normal GI System and IBDWho Gets IBD? What Causes It?Symptoms and SignsHow Is IBD Diagnosed?Diet and IBDDrugs and IBDSurgery for IBDChildren with IBDComplications of IBDCancer and IBDLiving with IBDLooking Ahead Table of Drug NamesGlossaryFurther ResourcesIndex
\ Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of Canada\ - Ford Bursey\ What a pleasure to asked to write a review of the second edition of a book that I recommend to patients with inflammatory bowel disease and their families on a regular basis... The strength of this book remains the easy to read, comfortable style of Dr. Saibil.... There are many practical tips and suggestions in this volume that will allow patients to understand their role in dealing with common problems they are likely to encounter. I will continue to suggest this book to my patients who are looking for a source of information that is reliable, thorough, and easy to understand.\ \ \ \ \ \ NACCNewsA comprehensive volume ... well laid out and readable ... it is neither intimidating nor too technical. \ —(NACCNews [National Association for Colitis and Crohn's Disease, UK], Winter 2000/01)\ \ \ NACCNews [National Association for Colitis and CroA comprehensive volume ... well laid out and readable ... it is neither intimidating nor too technical.\ \ \
