Crohn's and Colitis For Dummies

Crohns disease and colitis are frustrating, often debilitating gastrointestinal diseases that can have a severe impact on the overall health of those who suffer from them. According to the latest estimates, more than 600,000 patients in North America have Crohns disease. Written by a physician specialising in the treatment of IBDs, Crohns and Colitis For Dummies is a complete plain-English guide to understanding, treating, and living well with these diseases.

• Helps readers actively recognize symptoms of Crohns and colitis and explains the diagnostic procedures doctors use to identify these diseases
• Outlines how the whole body is affected by Crohns and colitis, and the potential hazards of letting the disease go untreated
• Offers expert advice and guidance on controlling Crohns and colitis with diet and outlines the treatment options of medicines and surgery, including the various risks and benefits of each
• Provides practical advice for parents of children with Crohns and colitis with insights into how childrens treatment options can differ from those of adults