Crohn's Disease and Ulcerative Colitis: A Complete Guide for Patients

ISBN-13: 9783031454066 / Angielski

Ramona Rajapakse

Spis treści

1. ​Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD): Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis- Definitions, Symptoms and Signs
2. Cause(s): Genetics and environmental influences
3. Making the diagnosis
4. Complications of IBD
5. Manifestations outside the gastrointestinal tract
6. Currently available medical therapies for Crohn’s and colitis
7. Alternative therapies that have been studied
8. Nutrition in IBD
9. Surgical indications and options in IBD
10. Routine health maintenance, vaccinations, and screening
11.  Living with IBD: challenges and solutions
12. Fertility and pregnancy with IBD
13. Special populations: Pediatrics and the elderly
14. IBD in the time of COVID
15. Negotiating the financial burden of IBD

O autorze

Ramona Rajapakse, MD, FRCP(UK), FACG

Associate Professor of Medicine

Zucker School of Medicine at Northwell Health

Program Director

Mather Gastroenterology Fellowship

Port Jefferson, NY

Blurb

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.