Tauseef Ali and David Rubin
Genre:medicine
Language:English
Type:PDF book
Publisher:John Wiley & Sons Limited
Publication date:18.08.2023
Draft. This is an unfinished book that the author is writing right now, posting new parts or chapters as they are completed.
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The ultimate reference for those with Crohns and colitis and their family and friends Crohns disease and colitis are frustrating, often debilitating gastrointestinal diseases that can have a severe impact on the overall health of those who suffer from them. According to the latest estimates, more than 600,000 patients in North America have Crohns disease. Written by a physician specialising in the treatment of IBDs, Crohns and Colitis For Dummies is a complete plain-English guide to understanding, treating, and living well with these diseases. Helps readers actively recognize symptoms of Crohns and colitis and explains the diagnostic procedures doctors use to identify these diseases Outlines how the whole body is affected by Crohns and colitis, and the potential hazards of letting the disease go untreated Offers expert advice and guidance on controlling Crohns and colitis with diet and outlines the treatment options of medicines and surgery, including the various risks and benefits of each Provides practical advice for parents of children with Crohns and colitis with insights into how childrens treatment options can differ from those of adults