Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis : a complete guide for patients / Ramona Rajapakse.
Rajapakse, Ramona, author.
2023
RC862.E52 R35 2023
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Title Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis : a complete guide for patients / Ramona Rajapakse.
Author Rajapakse, Ramona, author.
ISBN 9783031454073 electronic book
3031454073 electronic book
9783031454066
3031454065
DOI https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-45407-3
Published Cham : Springer, 2023.
Language English
Description 1 online resource (x, 101 pages) : illustrations
Item Number 10.1007/978-3-031-45407-3 doi
Call Number RC862.E52 R35 2023
Dewey Decimal Classification 616.3/44
Summary This book provides a complete overview of Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis for the general reader. Written for patients, their friends and families, and any medical or non-medical persons who wish to learn more about Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD), it explains the science in clear, accessible language. The book covers the most current and comprehensive information about potential causes, clinical features, diagnosis, and treatment of IBD, including surgical options. Individual chapters are dedicated to special patient populations like pediatric patients, pregnant women, and the elderly. It also includes information about alternative therapies, as well as guidance regarding managing treatment costs for patients with financial or insurance difficulties. Featuring hand-drawn illustrations, references for further reading, and other useful resources, this book is a must-read for patients and others seeking to understand inflammatory bowel disease.
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Source of Description Description based on online resource; title from digital title page (viewed on December 07, 2023).
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Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD): Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis- Definitions, Symptoms and Signs
Cause(s): Genetics and environmental influences
Making the diagnosis
Complications of IBD
Manifestations outside the gastrointestinal tract
Currently available medical therapies for Crohn's and colitis
Alternative therapies that have been studied
Nutrition in IBD
Surgical indications and options in IBD
Routine health maintenance, vaccinations, and screening
Living with IBD: challenges and solutions
Fertility and pregnancy with IBD
Special populations: Pediatrics and the elderly
IBD in the time of COVID
Negotiating the financial burden of IBD.

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