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Crohn's & colitis, understanding & managing IBD, A. Hillary Steinhart

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Includes bibliographical references and index

illustrations

index present

non fiction

Crohn's & colitis

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A. Hillary Steinhart

understanding & managing IBD

Overview: A new edition from one of the most respected and authoritative Crohn's and colitis experts. Living with Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis can be a tremendous challenge, so actually understanding inflammatory bowel disease is the key to developing effective management strategies. The first edition of Dr. Steinhart's book has over 50,000 copies in print and has been recognized by practitioners and patients alike for its invaluable information on the subject. This new edition will feature twenty per cent new content based on the most current evidence from the most reputable sources and it follows new standards of practice for diagnosis and treatment. This will include: Information on the possible underlying causes. -- Clinical features, and effective treatments of Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. Additional case studies will be featured which help to demonstrate successful treatment at work and the interior pages have been redesigned to be even more accessible. Handy charts will summarize key information and "Did You Know" features will introduce new research findings in a friendly, easy-to-understand approach. The popular frequently asked questions section remains as does the friendly but firm approach that proved to be successful in the first edition. While there is no ultimate cure for either condition, Dr. Steinhart's expert guidance will take patients a long way toward improving their health and quality of life, and providing reassurance to their loved ones

Preface -- Part 1: Understanding Crohn's Disease And Ulcerative Colitis: -- What is this disease?: -- What is inflammatory bowel disease? -- Glossary of inflammatory bowel disease -- Who gets inflammatory bowel disease? -- Where in the body does IBD occur? -- What goes wrong in the gut with IBD? -- What are the possible complications of IBD? -- How do I know I have IBD?: -- Recognizing symptoms -- Common symptoms -- Diagnostic methods -- Prognosis -- What can I expect now that I have IBD?: -- Frequently asked questions -- Can I die from this disease? -- Will the disease get worse? -- Can my condition improve? -- Can I still go to school? -- Can I get and keep a job? -- Will I need to be hospitalized? -- Will I need to have surgery? -- Will I need a "bag" outside my body to collect stool? -- What lifestyle changes will I need to make? -- Will I be able to become pregnant? -- Can I take my medication during pregnancy? -- Will my condition flare during pregnancy? -- Will this disease affect the birth of my child? -- Can I travel if I have IBD? -- What causes IBD? -- How did I get this disease?: -- Causal factors -- Possible infectious causes -- Possible environmental causes -- Possible inherited (genetic) factors -- Unified theory -- Implication for treatment -- Part 2: Managing Inflammatory Bowel Disease: -- Dietary strategies for managing IBD: -- Reliable information -- Right diet -- Preventing malnutrition -- Diet modifications -- Elimination diets -- Lactose-restricted diets -- Calcium sources -- Vitamin D -- Other vitamin and mineral supplements -- Liquid calorie supplements -- Low-fiber diets -- High-stool-output management diets -- Fluid diets -- Food fears -- Nutrition support -- Current nutrition research -- Diet counseling -- Psychological support for managing IBD: -- Psychological concerns -- Stress -- Depression -- Coping strategies -- Coping with the medical system -- Drug therapy for managing IBD: -- Medication considerations -- Drug therapy options -- Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs -- Mesalamine (5-Aminosalicylic acid) containing drugs -- Glucocorticoid (steroid) medications -- Antibiotics -- Immunosuppressant medications -- Biologic drugs -- Clinical research study designs -- Surgery option -- Surgical treatment of IBD: -- Need for surgery -- Ileostomy and colostomy -- Surgical procedures for ulcerative colitis -- Surgical procedures for Crohn's disease -- Laparoscopic surgery -- Preventing recurrence -- Children with IBD -- Treating children with IBD: -- Family challenges -- Special management -- Prospects -- Resources and references -- Index

Crohn's and colitisUnderstanding & managing IBD