{"product_id":"9781770880566","title":"Crohn's Disease and Ulcerative Colitis: Everything You Need To Know - The Complete Practical Guide","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e Dr. Saibil's [book] should be required reading for those individuals and families who live with the realities of Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. It is a treasure trove for those who are new to the illnesses, and a wonderful reference even for those who have long experiences with them.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  -- Bruce E. Sands, M.D. M.S., Dr. Burill B. Crohn Professor of Medicine Chief, Henry D. Janowitz Division of Gastroenterology, Mount Sinai School of Medicine, New York\u003c\/b\u003e  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e  Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) includes two chronic conditions, Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. It has remained for too long the secret illness no one wants to admit to having, let alone discuss. One percent of North Americans have IBD, yet its cause is unknown and there is no known cure.  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e  Revised, updated and expanded, \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eCrohn's Disease and Ulcerative Colitis\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e is the             complete practical guide for anyone dealing with inflammatory bowel disease. Dr. Fred Saibil, a renowned expert on IBD, provides concise and current practical information on Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, and related conditions. There is an entirely new chapter on self-management of IBD, with 7 added tables and drawings to guide you.  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e  \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eCrohn's Disease and Ulcerative Colitis\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e includes important information on:  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e  \u003cli\u003eWhy people get IBD, including the hygiene hypothesis, and new genetic data  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiagnostic methods, including enteroscopy, capsule endoscopy, CT, MR, and PET scans  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEffects of diet, including foods and food components that can cause diarrhea and gas  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSurgical options  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe expanding choice of drugs, plus probiotics and prebiotics  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIssues specific to children with IBD  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEffects on sex, child-bearing and drug usage              during pregnancy and breast-feeding  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSelf-management -- how to help your medical team help you  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to take care of your bones  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to cope with being in hospital. \u003c\/li\u003e  \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e  For patients, their relatives and caregivers, \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eCrohn's Disease and Ulcerative Colitis\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e explains the plain facts about this terrible disease, which seriously affects the daily lives of so many.  \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Firefly Books, Limited","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47152114204912,"sku":"9781770880566","price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781770880566_p0.jpg?v=1763707525","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781770880566","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}