Crohn's and Colitis For Dummies

Author: Tauseef Ali
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 1118439597
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 339

Book Description
The ultimate reference for those with Crohn's and colitis and their family and friends Crohn's 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 Crohn's disease. Written by a physician specialising in the treatment of IBDs, Crohn's 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 Crohn's and colitis and explains the diagnostic procedures doctors use to identify these diseases Outlines how the whole body is affected by Crohn's and colitis, and the potential hazards of letting the disease go untreated Offers expert advice and guidance on controlling Crohn's 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 Crohn's and colitis with insights into how children's treatment options can differ from those of adults

Crohn's Disease & Ulcerative Colitis

Author: Fredric G. Saibil
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781552977712
Category : Health & Fitness
Languages : en
Pages : 234

Book Description
Fred Saibil, a renowned expert on IBD, provides concise, critical and practical information on the common symptoms and side effects of Crohn's Disease.

Coping with Crohn’s and Colitis

Author: Melissa G. Hunt
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 100046234X
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 177

Book Description
This practical guide provides patients who have inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) with cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) strategies for coping with IBD. It teaches a number of skills that can make coping with Crohn’s or colitis easier. Chapters provide an overview of Crohn’s and colitis as well as the interplay between stress and the gut, before offering strategies on relaxation training, physical activity, managing stress and avoidance, diet and nutrition, and medical treatment options. The book also emphasizes the importance of the doctor-patient relationship and helps patients learn how to think about medical management (including the possibility of surgery) to minimize anxiety from catastrophic thoughts and balance potential risks and benefits appropriately. Dr. Hunt challenges readers to engage in specific behavioral experiments to reduce shame and stigma and highlights practical applications with case illustrations and clinical vignettes. This book can be used as a standalone self-help book or in conjunction with practitioners during in-person therapy.

Your Child with Inflammatory Bowel Disease

Author: North American Society for Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition
Publisher: JHU Press
ISBN: 0801895553
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 304

Book Description
When a child has inflammatory bowel disease, the family has many concerns: Why is my child sick? What can we do to help him get better? What does the future hold for her? In this book, an expert team of pediatric gastroenterologists explains the symptoms, diagnoses, and treatments associated with Crohn disease, ulcerative colitis, and indeterminate colitis to help parents and children cope with the challenges of IBD. The authors' empathy and experience are evident throughout as they answer such questions as: • What are inflammatory bowel disease, Crohn disease, and ulcerative colitis?• Is there a cure for IBD?• How is IBD going to affect my child's daily life?• Will my child's diet change?• Can my child still play sports?• Will my child need surgery?• What are the side effects of commonly prescribed medications? The book also provides parents with practical advice on how to tell their children about their IBD and discusses the challenges children may face at school and in their social lives, especially as they grow older. Additional information on IBD medications, complementary treatments, and further reading round out this comprehensive and reliable resource.

Crohn's Disease and Ulcerative Colitis

Author: Daniel C. Baumgart
Publisher: Springer
ISBN: 3319337033
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 671

Book Description
This new edition is a unique combined resource for physicians and scientists addressing the needs of both groups. In addition to stimulating exchange and collaboration and shortening the path between discovery and application of new knowledge, the book helps clinicians understand new therapeutic concepts from their origins. The volume serves as a comprehensive guide to the current diagnostic modalities, including enhanced imaging techniques such as MRI and CT enterography, virtual colonoscopy, ultrasound, and endomicroscopy, as well as conventional and complex immunomodulatory principles. The latest edition also includes revised chapters from the previous edition, as well as new chapters reflecting current developments in the field. Written by experts in their field, Crohn’s Disease and Ulcerative Colitis: From Epidemiology and Immunobiology to a Rational Diagnostic and Therapeutic Approach, Second Edition is of great value to gastroenterologists, surgeons, internists, pediatricians and gynecologists trainees, as well as all those involved in Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, and related autoimmune disorders.

Crohn's and Colitis Fix

Author: Inna Lukyanovsky
Publisher: Morgan James Publishing
ISBN: 1642792276
Category : Health & Fitness
Languages : en
Pages : 161

Book Description
Crohn’s and Colitis Fix is for the chronic patient looking for more than just the traditional approach to managing and eliminating Crohn’s or colitis symptoms. Chronic IBD patients often struggle for years to find relief, but there’s a different route. Dr. Inna Lukyanovsky reveals complementary and functional methods for handling IBD, rethinking healing, finally becoming an empowered patient, and teaching readers to attend their own healing party. Crohn’s and Colitis Fix is an essential guide for the Crohn’s or colitis patient who wants to live symptom-free, inflammation-free, energized, and on a road to a stable remission. As a fully in-remission Crohn’s patient and a Doctor of Pharmacy, Dr. Lukyanovsky teaches readers how to address their condition’s root causes instead of just patching their symptoms, plan a stepwise approach to their healing, start seeing food as their friend again, and re-train themselves to live a fun, fulfilled life. For those who are tired of being an IBD victim, Crohn’s and Colitis Fix provides a refreshing getaway to a new take on life.

100 Questions & Answers About Crohns Disease and Ulcerative Colitis: A Lahey Clinic Guide

Author: Andrew S. Warner
Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Publishers
ISBN: 1449611389
Category : Health & Fitness
Languages : en
Pages : 207

Book Description
Drawn from questions asked by their patients with inflammatory bowel disease--IBD is the collective term for Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, Drs. Warner and Barto (gastroenterologists with the Lahey Clinic, Burlington, Massachusetts) answer questions about concerns ranging from treatment options and diet to IBD in pregnancy and children. The guide includes patients' perspectives about coping with IBD, resources, and a glossary.

Crohn's and Colitis For Dummies

Author: Tauseef Ali
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 1118439708
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 339

Living with Crohn's & Colitis

Author: Jessica Black, N.D.
Publisher: National Geographic Books
ISBN: 1578263417
Category : Health & Fitness
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
A wellness plan for those with inflammatory bowel diseases like Crohn’s and ulcerative colitis—with expert guidance on creating a gut-healthy diet, finding the right treatments for you, and much more Approximately 1.5 million people in the United States alone are afflicted with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), a category of illnesses that includes Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, and that number is steadily growing. Although there is not yet a cure for Crohn’s or ulcerative colitis, patients can help reduce their symptoms and improve their overall wellbeing by following a comprehensive wellness plan such as those outlined in Living with Crohn’s & Colitis. Living with Crohn’s & Colitis offers patient-focused, expert guidance on everything from the latest medical treatments, how to cope with a diagnosis, and tips for balancing diet with a busy lifestyle so you can form a personalized wellness plan. Also included: • Easy to understand information on the role of inflammation and the immune system on gut health • Traditional and alternative treatment options for a broad, full-body approach to wellness • A three-month wellness plan adjustable to each individual’s health needs • Over 25 delicious recipes designed for those with IBD Learning to live with the myriad aspects of Crohn’s and ulcerative colitis treatment, including dietary restrictions and medications, can seem overwhelming. Written by a naturopathic doctor and a Crohn’s patient, Living with Crohn’s & Colitis is a thoughtful, balanced resource to help you on your journey to wellness.

Go Your Crohn Way

Author: Kathleen Nicholls
Publisher: Singing Dragon
ISBN: 0857012681
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 209

Book Description
For Kathleen Nicholls, life with Crohn's disease has been a constant battle against her bowels. But life has also been about David Bowie, dancing, and laughter. Go Your Crohn Way follows the highs and lows of Kathleen's experiences, and is full of useful advice for maintaining self-confidence and positivity while navigating the world of work, relationships, and those conversations. Warm and inspiring, this book demonstrates how Crohn's can be life-changing, but not just for the worse. Kathleen gives advice and tips on adapting and thriving through Crohn's, including a specially created phrasebook, which proves that so long as you know how to ask for the nearest bathroom, globe-trotting is still firmly on the agenda. Full of fun and humour, Kathleen's journey through life with Crohn's disease will leave you - like her - in stitches.