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This straightforward guide fully explains these chronic disorders that affect the intestinal tract and frequently have impact on childrens growth.The psychological and practical aspects of the illness can sometimes be as difficult as the medical condition.Up to date info so that parents and children can learn how to nadle these inflammatory bowel diseases. ... Read more

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No other book on Crohn's or UC can even compare-INFORMATIVE
This is truly the book to have if your child has Crohn's.I wish that this book would have available when this whole ordeal started with my daughter (then 10 years old).It truly explains soooooo many things, In anut shell this is the book to have, initially it may even give you moreinformation then you are prepared to handle, but when you're ready, theinformation is there for your reading and using.A MUST HAVE BOOK!!

Excellent Guide to Crohn's and colitis for Parents
Every parent of a child with Crohn's or UC should have a copy of this indispensible guide. This book,recently published in coordination with the CCFA, is the first dedicated solely to the needs ofchildren and teenswith IBD and their families. It isseparated into three sections: diagnosis, treatment, and living with thedisorder. Itcontains a glossary of medical terms, aresources section, and a number of positive statements from children with IBD. Highly recommended for parents!

This book was exactly what our family needed at diagnosis.
This book was given to us when our daughter,age 10, was diagnosed with Crohns summer of '98.Her Doctor gave it to us on our first visit.I strongly suggest any parent in this similar situation needs this book.Myhead was spinning I had questions, at least I thought I did, I wasconfussed.This book helped me get a handle on what was going on, whattreatments were presently available,and how we would survive and move on. I just can't say enough about this book.It is really reader friendly andthat is important when you are in a new situation like this. ... Read more

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Julia, who suffers from CrohnÂ’s disease, explains living with this chronic and sometimes debilitating illness to her new friend. Because she uses the bathroom so often, Julia creates flowers using toilet paper. By sharing her flower creations, Julia gains support and understanding from her friend. Toilet Paper Flowers has an introduction for parents, web resources, explanations of the disease and treatments, glossary, and instructions for making the flowers. This book offers hope and validates feelings of children struggling with CrohnÂ’s disease, as well as educating siblings and friends unfamiliar with this chronic illness. ... Read more

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on the fence
The introduction to this book is very well written and informative. It is also filled with resources for families to use, a glossary and of course a how to guide of making toilet paper flowers. This doctor knows his stuff. The story itself is incredibly cheesy.
-"Julia took a deep breath and said, 'It's because I have a disease called Crohn's disease.' Nikki grabbed Julia's hands and they both sat down on her bed"-
I was actually laughing out loud at some parts because the writing does not reflect how kids speak to each other. There is no doubt though, this book has outlined the disease clearly, has diagrams and kids could possibly relate to Julia and her embarrassing, and challenging experiences. I'm on the fence, this book has a lot, but kids may question if you know them and their personality/age group at all.

Fine concept, but...
As a sufferer from Crohn's Disease, I was particularly interested in reading how a doctor would explain it to a child.I was disappointed. No child I know would talk to another using these words.The dialog was stilted, didactic and inappropriate for the age level.It is understandable that a doctor would have trouble talking on a simple level about a disease that is not simple.
The idea of making flowers from toilet paper, supposedly due to the numerous and lengthy trips to the bathroom that are often necessary, is a cute hook.However, in reality, many of those trips are too painful to be creative at the same time.
In summary, I don't think a child would understand the condition too much better after reading the book. They need easier words.

Excellent book
As a father with Crohn's disease, this book allowed me to give my daughters (ages 3&7), a more clear understanding of what their daddy goes through on a daily basis. It was so inspiational that, for my birthday, they made me my own bouquet of toilet paper roses. A must have for any parent that has crohn's

A great story about a real disease
I found this book to be well written and illustrated, easy to understand and compassionate.

Finally a book for kids with Crohn's!!!!!!!!!!!!!
This book helped my family so much.It is a way to explain Crohn's to children in a way they will understand.I even got one for the school to help educate teachers and other children.
Hopefully this will help bring awareness to the cause.
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The Embarrassing Truth About Crohn's Disease AND How To Cure It is available on Kindle or you can download it to your computer with Amazon's FREE Kindle application for PC.

Wow!The Embarrassing Truth About Crohn’s Disease puts it all out there about this devastating disease in layman’s terms which makes it an easy, informative read!

The Embarrassing Truth About Crohn’s Disease answers all the questions you may have been too embarrassed to ask your doctor.You will get the answers to the following questions:

What is Crohn's Disease?

What Are The Symptoms and Signs of Crohn’s Disease

What Are The Complications of Crohn's Disease?

How Is Crohn's Disease Diagnosed?

What Medical Tests Will I Be Given?

What’s The Difference Between Crohn's' Disease and Ulcerative Colitis?

What Are The Current Treatments For Crohn’s Disease?

What Are The Current Prescription Medications Available For Crohn’s Disease?

Will I Need Surgery?

Can Crohn’s Disease Be Put Into Remission?

What Is My Prognosis?

Should I Keep My Crohn’s Disease A Secret?

If you or somebody you know suspects they have Crohn’s Disease, this is a must have book for you!Take control of your health starting TODAY!

Look for my other books on Kindle:
The Embarassing Truth About Constipation AND How To Cure It
The Truth About The H1N1 Swine Flu Separating Fact From Fiction
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This is a new paperback edition of the world's #1 self healing guide book for IBD and IBS health recovery. It explains that IBD is caused by toxic diets and lifestyle stress, and that the body requires a clean-digesting nutritious diet, rest and extra sleep in order to self-heal. This is not a plan for managing IBD and IBS, nor is this a quick-fix gimmick. Rather, this approach removes the causes of disease and promotes lasting health for everyone without medicine by supplying our biological health needs. It is based upon the venerable Natural Hygiene Self-healing System which has led million of people to lasting health. This powerful book covers diet, lifestyle and psychology, presenting the Vegan Diet Healing Plan with correct food combining. This is the only dietary approach which results in a clean bowel, while providing superior nutrition and liberating our full healing powers, for rapid healing and complete rejuvenation. The detailed easy-to-follow plan has proven to be effective in over 1,000 cases.

This book was written by a health counselor who himself used the plan to heal advanced ulcerative colitis in 1984 and has since enjoyed excellent health, counseling many IBD sufferers to health via his Colitis & Crohn's Health Recovery Services counseling business which he founded in 1993. Healthful lifestyle guidelines as well as 11 pages of testimonials, five medical endorsements and other inspirational tools are included. ... Read more

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Bad advice for something for which there is no cure
This is terrible advice for people who have UC or Chrohn's. First of all, low residue diets are essential for those with the condition. Going to mostly fruits and vegetables contradicts that and provides the body with too much hard to digest foods which can be quite painful during a flare up. Two, diet is not going to cure the disease. Some people with the condition have found that avoiding certain "trigger foods" will help you avoid a flare up. But eating a certain way will not cure you.

Additionally, it does not serve a UC or Crohn's sufferer to follow such a strict diet because you are likely to lose weight even when you're not flaring up just because it is not an adequate diet. Those of you that have had a flare up know that losing weight can happen quite rapidly. The best thing you can do is eat a well-balanced, healthy diet that is low of grease and fats and especially low on high fiber and hard to digest foods like popcorn, nuts, etc. Keep a journal of what you eat and when you flare up so that you can guage what foods may trigger a flare for you.

I know these diseases are frustrating and you want to find a miracle cure. But it just doesn't exist with diet. If anything, do what you can do to help raise money for research so scientists and doctors can research the disease even more and find a real cure! Best of luck to you and your family as you find the best path for you to deal with UC or Crohn's.

Saved my life.
After 13 years of severe ulcerative between the ages of 27 and 40 and one near death experience at age 33, I consider myself fortunate to have stumbled across David's wonderful work.

I can only speak for myself and from MY experience with David's work and say that, by fully understanding and implementing David's philosophy and dietary recommendations contained in his book and with immense patience and a fervent desire to heal, I was able within 2 months to completely restore my health (where literally everything else had failed over 13 long, excruciating years). I have been symptom free and free of all medications for over 4 years now (I have not been to a doctor or taken any medication for any ailment in four years).

I owe David Klein an immense debt of gratitude for saving and giving me back my life and I can't recommend this book highly enough.

Takes advantage of poor IBD sufferers
I have ulcerative colitis and have gone through corticosteroids and other medications that have destroyed my body. After reading the great reviews for this book I decided to give it a try. However, after reading it I felt very sad. The book was entirely too extreme and diminishes one's diet to mostly fruit and some raw vegetables. There are probably only a small handful of people on this earth that could go by this diet and feel anything close to satisfaction regarding what they eat. The diet in this book makes being vegan look overindulgent because the book would not allow soy and nut products or anything that is even a little bit processed. The book also subtly accuses those who can't maintain such an extremist diet that they do not want to get better or are not dedicated enough to fight their disease.I found this to be very cruel because it taunts real people suffering with a horrible disease with a solution that is so unattainable. If all you people writing reviews are actually "real" people and are able to go by this diet, then I admire you so much. I eat a very healthy diet that others would accuse of being mostly "rabbit food." But still I could never come close to the diet in this book. The only positive aspect of this book is that it propelled me to eat more fruits in my diet (which other books of course say is NOT a good thing). Having IBD is tough, because you don't know who to believe.

Vegan diet for ulcerative colitis
This book is great help to induce and prolong remission.It is a very strict diet focusing on raw fruits and vegetables, but it has helped me reduce my meds and taper off the prednisone completely.

really worth a read with an open mind, its definitely not a quick fix solution...
Similar to others i struggled with life with ulcerative colitis and was frustrated with the solutions offered by the medical professions (increasingly toxic medications from prednisolone to cyclosporin). I did come across David Kleins work when i was very unwell but was unsuccessful in implementing the advice as i was already very weak and clouded by the disease and its symptoms. I ended up so seriously unwell that surgery seemed to be at the time the only sensible solution. I had a total ileostomy and j pouch constructed. I am now living a much more normal and happy life but have already had episodes of infection/ inflammation that the medics have been unable to understand or diagnose but have prescribed the generic dose of anti biotics. I do not want to be reliant on the medical professions for the rest of my life. Also, I have finally understood that, as well meaning as the medics often are, they do not have the answers or deeper understanding into what is actually causing the disease.

I am now resolved to take better care of my health. Therefore, I have returned to the information on nutrition that i enjoyed reading and learning about when i was trying to help myself when i was unwell with colitis. David Klein's work has been a revelation to me and the solid foundation that i return to when i stray from the path...or go on a skiing holiday to France (a country that i doubt even has a word for vegan!!)

It has taken a time to assimilate the information successfully though. Initially, i was on the one hand willing the information to be the quick solution to all my disease, and on the other hand deeply skeptical and doubted the information.

Having returned to David Klein's work a year later I have had time to digest the information and am more aware of how to implement the advice in a way that suits my needs. It is not an easy quick fix solution, but a whole lifestyle change that requires the support of close family and friends around you.

I would like to thank David Klein for his dedication and generosity in sharing his knowledge and experience in this area. I strongly recommend this book to anyone living with colitis or crohns. Again though i would like to stress that it is not a quick fix solution but requires a lot of care patience and lifestyle change.

I hope others go on to read and benefit from this book ... Read more

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An overview of the nature and treatments of inflammatory bowel disease. Describes various medical, surgical, nutritional, and spiritual treatments. Aims to help those who suffer, and their families to improve and maintain a quality of life. For consumers. Softcover, hardcover also available. ... Read more

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Good Thing in a Small Package
This slim volume by co-authors Zonderman (a writer with Crohns Disease) and his gastroenterologist Vender packs a lot of punch in a brief amount of time.Very up to date in terms of medication information and surgery, theauthors also do an excellent job of describing the symptoms of inflammatorybowel disease and WHY you are feeling this way (something I've yet to comeacross in any other book on IBD).I was disappointed in the primitive linedrawings used to illustrate the book and in the negative attitude towardsome alternative medical treatments discussed in the "mind/body"chapter (although I was pleased to see its inclusion).The authors shouldbe commended for approaching the emotional aspects of IBD in a forthrightmanner and the book would be an appropriate addition to any IBD library. ... Read more

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There are many books about illness, but very few writers convey the courage and hope of battling a chronic illness as eloquently as Jim Lang. "Learning Sickness" is the compelling narrative of Jim’s battle with Crohn’s Disease. Diagnosed at the age of 26, Jim spent the next five years coming to terms with how to live with a chronic illness. During that time he fathered two children, earned a Ph.D., accepted his first teaching position, and launched a writing career. Jim Lang provides an absolutely unflinching look at the way the disease can penetrate into every aspect of a person's life: physical, emotional, and spiritual. He tackles the most sensitive areas of the disease with grace and skill, and wraps it all into a gripping narrative of illness and recovery that demonstrates how suffering can produce a special kind of wisdom. This book will help millions of Americans, and countless others around the globe, understand they do not suffer alone, and it will provide friends, families, and colleagues of sufferers with their first real glimpse into the toll the disease can take on their lives. ... Read more

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Incredible!
I found Lang's book incredibly insightful!!! It brought to my attention various issues I was experiencing and helped me to cope with those issues.Additionally, I found it very beneficial to read an account of another person with Crohn's Disease, it enabled me to connect and discover that there were others who encountered similar experiences that I did.After reading it, I have finally found some joy in my life.I would recommend this book for anyone with Crohn's Disease or Ulcerative Colitis who is suffering from depression, feels hopeless and alone, or is dealing with change in their lives due to IBD.

Very Disappointing
I purchased this book after reading a blurb in the local paper about the author speaking at Barnes & Noble.I was unable to attend but ordered it through Amazon.The book sounded like a helpful way to share what a Crohn's patient feels with my spouse/family.As it turns out, the author suffers from Crohn's of the colon only and does not experience the daily pain that 80% of patients do.The major issue for me wasn't even covered!The second problem I had with it was, no offence, it was written from a very male point of view.As a woman, ego & ability to deal with emotional issues are not experienced in the same way as an alpha male type.I think he just needed a Xanax!He does offer an entire chapter about the importance of being your own patient advocate & I think that's definitely an important point to cover when dealing with any chronic medical condition.

Sorry to disagree...
As a person who has struggled with Crohn's disease for years- I had hoped this book would offer some useful information. Instead, after buying it out of my now very meager income- I got to read some guy's diary about how he felt. It was not useful to me at all- except that it will hold the front door open to let the fresh air in. If you have Crohn's disease or suspect it- I beg you to read Jill Sklar's book or 'Straight from the gut'- both are available on Amazon and both are very, very helpful.

A must read for friends and family members of IBD sufferers
For years, myself, my friends, and my family have struggledwith feeling helpless as my physical and mental health fluctuate due to the unpredictable nature of IBD.Jim's book offers the heartfelt insights about coping with chronic disease that I have been either too tired or too afraid to admit to even my closest companions. While this book offers an honest voice I can commiserate with, it is a much needed resource for anyone who wants to understand what it means to be sick with IBD.I cannot recommend this book highly enough for both the sufferer and those who want to learn more.

This Crohns patient liked it!
As a 30-year-old who had Crohns for the past 6 years, I was interested in this book. It was well written and sweet. I often had the same feelings the author had about taking the darn pills every day and always feeling sick.
I also liked how he sat in church and prayed to feel better. I also went thru the, "Mad at God" stage b/c I was so sick and blamed him for my illness. It was nice to know that others feel the same way sometimes, and it helped ease a little of my guilt.
Great book for a Crohns or UC patient...or their family and friends... :) ... Read more

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Cases of Crohn's disease are on the rise in North America, Western Europe, and Australia. A chronic illness of the bowel, it can strike anyone, from children to older adults, with debilitating effects. This comprehensive guide covers the digestive system; possible causes, risk factors, and symptoms of Crohn's disease; diagnostic procedures; treatment; dietary concerns; prevention; and the latest research. ... Read more

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Positive Options for Chrohn's Disease
My son has Chron's Disease, he was diagnosed at the age of 12 he is now 18.He had to have resection surgery and I was looking for a book that would let us know what to expect and what other options there could be.I feel this book has been very helpful to us and we will always have it to refer to when we have concerns.For the future if my son has questions I will have this book to give to him, but right now he is just trying to recover from surgery.

Be aware....
I've just read this book and felt that it was fairly helpful, especially if you have just been diagnosed and are looking for ways to minimize the nasty symptoms of crohn's.

I had one problem with it. I've had crohn's for eighteen years and am something of an expert. Every crohn's sufferer Iknow avoids too much fibre as it acts like glass to our poor inflamed guts. Dr Hunter at Addenbrookes recommends a low fat LOW FIBRE diet as treatment. Whilst pears, apples, cherries, mango, melons and pineapple may be fine, other fruits such as citrus and bananas may cause further problems.

With vegetables, spinach, carrots & sweet potato, should all be fine, but onions, tomatoes, potato skin, and really anything high in fibre should, I believe, be avoided. To ensure adequate nutrition, peel all vegetables, avoid fruit and vegetables with pips and seeds or remove carefully, or try eating in pureed form or as soups.

Finally, if you have very severe crohn's or have had it for any length of time, this may not be the book for you as it deals with the basics and implies that there is a successful treatment for all, which unfortunately, isn't always the case. If you are looking for reassurance and support after a few hard years of recurring disease, this may not help.

However, a good, varied book, written by one who actually has the disease for once.

Patronising and light on for real info
I found this book very patronising, just do what you are told and you will get better. Very light on for details of any type.I would recommend Saibil if you just want the mainstream medical info.If you want alternatives to use either with or without maintream medicine try Atkins Vitanutrient Solution (yes the diet guy) or Berkson's Healthy digestion the natural way.They both offer a wide diversity of alternative treatment

Disturbing and Disappointing
I found this book very disappointing. I have had Crohn's Disease for 17 years and have read all the books on Crohn's Disease. I found this book very disturbing because in many instances, Dr. Gomez claims that when the Crohn's patient "cleaned" up their life, they became well. This not only implies that it is somehow the patients fault for getting ill but also that they can control it. Unfortunately, the disease does not work like that. I feel sorry for the Crohn's patient who reads this book and thinks that all they have to do is take their medication live on the straight and narrow.

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This book has complete information on the different types of medical treatments for Crohn's Disease.It was helpful to understand the technical side of available treatments,including side effects. ... Read more

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Fast Facts on IBS: One in five people suffers from the frustrating symptoms of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). There is no simple answer--no pill, potion, or quick fix--that will cure IBS. But help is available. By understanding what causes IBS and by integrating mind, body, and spirit into the treatment plan, readers can achieve health and wellness. They can move from pain to peace, from helplessness to hopefulness, and from frustration to freedom. Tap into the Body's Powerful Ability to Heal: The interrelationships between mind, body, and spirit are the forces that shape many health issues, especially for those suffering painful symptoms for which medical science does not find a discernible cause. IBS problems are painful and embarrassing, yet medical tests often find nothing abnormal. Spirals of increasing pain and frustration can result. Empowering those who suffer from functional gastrointestinal pain, symptoms, and syndromes to heal themselves, Irritable Bowel Syndrome and the MindBodySpirit Connection--an all-new edition of the bestselling classic--offers wise counsel, medical insights, and a chance for people to lead lives of greater health and vitality. There is hope for those who suffer distressing symptoms. Using this guide, readers can learn comprehensive, step-by-step management techniques and connect with a mind-body-spirit protocol that works. ... Read more

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The Best Available
This is the most comprehensive yet systematic, accessible, and intelligent book I've read on IBS (I had read 7-8 others before finding this one).You can waste much time and money on all sorts of herbal and medicinal products as well as alternative therapies with absolutely no gain--in fact, in many cases you may decide you feel worse.

Salt and Neimark provide a complete analysis of the mind/body/spirit connection, taking you from the causes of your problem to the resolution of it that only knowledge and action can provide.Their approach employs all of the latest research in mainstream medicine as well as some bold and positive understandings that are unliikely to appear in the conventional literature.

The only slight "negative" may be many of the illustrations, which are frankly insipid and unilluminating.On the other hand, they do provide some "breathing space" for the reader, possibly providing the text with a lighter tone and feel.

Collaboratively written by digestive disorder specialists
Collaboratively written by digestive disorder specialists Dr. William Salt and Dr. Neil Neimark, and now available in a fully revised and updated new edition, Irritable Bowel Syndrome And The MindBodySpirit Connection is an invaluable, hope-giving, practical, non-specialist general reader friendly guide offering seven specific steps to improving one's quality of life and health when living with a functional bowel disorder, Crohn's Disease or colitis. Individual chapters focus on using the power of emotional and psychological attitude as well as more traditionally important habits of proper diet, exercise, water drinking etc. A thoughtful and attentive book and an excellent supplement to a doctor's care, Irritable Bowel Syndrome And The MindBodySpirit Connection, with its practical and whole mind and body approach to maintaining good health, is important even to those who are fortunate enough to have compliantly regular bowels. A very highly recommended addition to personal and community library personal healthy and medical reference collections. ... Read more

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Now published in two volumes to accommodate new chapters on the many advances in understanding and treatment options, this set of volumes represents the definitive reference on inflammatory bowel disease, a spectrum of diseases that is receiving increasing attention as our understanding of the etiological factors increases and diagnostic tools are refined. Basic research accelerated at the beginning of this decade and is now yielding new, more targeted treatments than were available just a few years ago.

Volume 1 is on IBD and Ulcerative Colitis, and Volume 2 is on IBD and Crohn’s Disease. All areas that were covered in the 2nd edition have been expanded and updated. New sections include the rapidly expanding knowledge of genetics and the role of the intestinal flora and environmental factors in etiology and pathogenesis. Among the 168 chapters, there are 20 on biologic therapies and 30 on surgical management. The consultant/authors clearly state their approach to important issues, such as the duration of immunomodulator and of anti-TNF use and the options for managing isolated low-grade dysplasia.

A strong focus on the individual patient is woven throughout both volumes, including the benefits and risks of potentially life-altering therapies and surgeries. Entire sections detail concerns about the well-being of each person. This book provides information for health professionals who help both pediatric and adult patients navigate through the lifelong shadow of a chronic, probably genetically determined ordeal. ... Read more

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In March 2001, the National Institutes of Health issued the following warning: "The number of Web sites offering health-related resources grows every day. Many sites provide valuable information, while others may have information that is unreliable or misleading."Furthermore, because of the rapid increase in Internet-based information, many hours can be wasted searching, selecting, and printing.This book was created for medical professionals, students, and members of the general public who want to conduct medical research using the most advanced tools available and spending the least amount of time doing so. ... Read more

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Presents a state-of-the-art examination of Crohn's disease (CD), from an historical evolution of the field to future developments of etiopathogenesis, diagnostic evaluation, and therapeutic management. Reviews possible etiologic agents, the various ways CD progresses, novel diagnostic techniques, and standard and innovative therapies. Emphasizes the application of recent advances in basic research to clinical management of the disease. ... Read more

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This book is devoted to research on Crohn's disease (also known as regional enteritis) which is a chronic, episodic, inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and is generally classified as an auto-immune disease. Crohn's disease can affect any part of the gastrointestinal tract from mouth to anus; as a result, the symptoms of Crohn's disease vary among afflicted individuals. The disease is characterized by areas of inflammation with areas of normal lining between in a symptom known as skip lesions. The main gastrointestinal symptoms are abdominal pain, diarrhoea (which may be bloody, though this may not be visible to the naked eye), constipation, vomiting, weight loss or weight gain.Crohn's disease can also cause complications outside of the gastrointestinal tract such as skin rashes, arthritis, and inflammation of the eye. Although the cause of Crohn's disease is not known, it is believed to be an auto-immune disease that is genetically linked. The highest relative risk occurs in siblings, affecting males and females equally. Smokers are three times more likely to get Crohn's disease. Unlike the other major types of IBD, there is no known drug based or surgical cure for Crohn's disease.Treatment options are restricted to controlling symptoms, putting and keeping the disease in remission and preventing relapse. ... Read more

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The main emphasis of this new edition is on diagnosis, therapy and patient management, along with disease activity measures, IBD databases, and the use of diagnostic tests in clinical decision making. Each chapter consists of recommendations from an expert in the field concerning a very specific IBD topic. Precise recommendations for instituting, modifying, and monitoring therapy as well as how complications can be anticipated, prevented and treated are offered. ... Read more

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Comprehensive Discussion of IBD
I was diagnosed with Crohn's Disease in 1990.I have had three bowel resections with a fourth probable for this year.I have suffered moderate to severe Crohn's with numerous complications that required medical intervention.I am the type of patient that seeks out all the information available.I found this book at Ochsner Clinic Foundation Hospital's medical library.It covers every possible topic associated with the cause, treatment and research involved with IBD written by the top people in this field.I will purchase this book as a valuable resource for my personal library and to assist me in working with my GI doctor on treatment for my Crohn's.I highly recommend this for anyone involved with IBD's who want to know as much as possible about this illness. ... Read more

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This digital document is an article from Internal Medicine News, published by International Medical News Group on April 1, 2005. The length of the article is 716 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Oral pig worm therapy curbs Crohn's disease.(Gastroenterology)
Author: Bruce Jancin
Publication: Internal Medicine News (Magazine/Journal)
Date: April 1, 2005
Publisher: International Medical News Group
Volume: 38Issue: 7Page: 67(1)

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This book concentrates on Crohn's disease, but also has chapters on ulcerative colitis, mainly to explain their similarities and the differences between them. Its aim is to help to understand what is happening in the course of IBD (inflammatory bowel diseases), and how modern medicine is used to relieve them and to prevent the serious complications that caused so many tragedies in the past. The book starts by explaining how the normal bowel works. It shows how it can go wrong and how, if it becomes inflamed, it can produce the three main symptoms of diarrhoea, bleeding and mucus production. If they continue, your health deteriorates quickly: the book covers the methods by which doctors can correct them and help you towards recovery. It describes the tests and investigations provided in a modern gastroenterology unit, as the specialist makes the diagnosis and estimates the extent of the illness. It is not just the illness but how much of the bowel is affected that makes the difference in treatment and how quickly and completely recovery is made. Other bowel problems that mimic Crohn's disease are described and there is a section on the possible causes of Crohn's. ... Read more

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This digital document is an article from Family Practice News, published by International Medical News Group on February 1, 2002. The length of the article is 1183 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Drug update: Crohn's disease.(Brief Article)
Author: Mitchel L. Zoler
Publication: Family Practice News (Magazine/Journal)
Date: February 1, 2002
Publisher: International Medical News Group
Volume: 32Issue: 3Page: 16(1)

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Inflammatory Bowel Disease, such as Crohn's Disease and Ulcerative Colitis, can be hard to diagnose, but is a condition that can severely disrupt your life. There are many different forms of treatment that can lead to long remissions but at present no immediate cure exists. In this invaluable guide, Professor John Hunter helps you diagnose your disease correctly and formulates the best treatment to keep symptoms under control so you can lead a full life. With the aid of self-assessment exercises and the latest medical research, "Inflammatory Bowel Disease" will help you discover: what your condition is and how severe it is; the different drug treatments available; when you should consider surgery; and, how to control your symptoms using diet and lifestyle. With clear, accessible information and effective guidance on treatment, Professor John Hunter will help you manage your symptoms and take control of your condition. ... Read more

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It has become acceptable to talk about heart disease, ulcers and even cancer, but inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)which includes two chronic conditions known as Crohns disease and ulcerative colitishas remained for too long the secret illness that no one wants to discuss. Now Dr. Fred Saibil, a renowned expert on IBD, provides concise, up-to-date information on these common conditions.Topics include: Signs and symptoms Procedures and instruments Effects of diet Available drugs and how they work Various surgical options Effects on sexual activity and child-bearingBIO:FRED SAIBIL, MD, FRCPC, became interested in Crohns disease and ulcerative colitis during his training at New Yorks Mount Sinai School of Medicine, a world center for IBD treatment and research. He has been a medical Adviser to the Crohns and Colitis Foundation of Canada since its inception in 1974. His straightforward, easy to understand style has made him a popular public lecturer on the subject of IBD. Dr. Saibil lives in Toronto, Ontario. ... Read more

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Important Reading: Crohn's Disease & Ulcerative Colitis
The 2003 edition of Crohn's Disease & Ulcerative Colitis by Fred Saibil is an outstanding reference guide. The book provides a comprehensive review of symptoms, treatment and complications of IBD. An excellent chapter offering practical suggestions for those living with IBD is also included. Dr. Saibil masterfully anticipates every question that a person may ask regarding IBD and answers it here in a simple and straightforward manner. I strongly recommend this book to everyone who is suffering from IBD or who is interested in gaining an understanding of Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis.

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I recently bought this book to learn more about IBD.I have to say that this book is excellent.It is very easy to read and makes us, as a non-medical people, knowledable and aware. It is a must read for everyone - people who have IBD and even those who do not.The ease of language, coupled with the excellent diagrams and clear explanations, make it a must read.

CROHNS DISEASE & ULCERATIVE COLITIS
I have been a Crohn's patient for over 30 Years and found Dr Saibils book the BEST resource I have yet to see.The book is written in clear no-medicalese and is easily read by patients , friends and family.Its very up to date and covers all the new treatments available.Crohns and Colitis patientsa should rush to their bookstore or library and obtain this book. ... Read more