Crohn's Disease and Ulcerative Colitis : A Complete Guide for Patients / by Ramona Rajapakse.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Rajapakse, Ramona.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Gastroenterology.

Local Subjects:

Gastroenterology.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (102 pages)

Edition:

1st ed. 2023.

Place of Publication:

Cham : Springer International Publishing : Imprint: Springer, 2023.

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.

Contents:

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.

Other Format:

Print version: Rajapakse, Ramona Crohn's Disease and Ulcerative Colitis

ISBN:

9783031454073

3031454073

OCLC:

1412050234