Inflammatory Bowel Disease: The Essential Guide to Controlling Crohn's Disease, Colitis and Other IBDsPaperback, 1 October 2011

A practical guide to self-diagnosis and effective management of IBD, covering the latest treatment optionsInflammatory bowel disease, such as Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, can be hard to diagnose, but is a condition that can severely disruptone's life. There are many different forms of treatment that can lead to long remissions, but no immediate cure exists. This invaluable guidehelps sufferersdiagnosetheir disease correctly and formulate the best treatment to keep symptoms under control sothey can lead full lives. With the aid of self-assessment exercises and the latest medical research, readers willdiscover what their condition is and how severe it is, the different drug treatments available, whento consider surgery, andhow to control symptoms using diet and lifestyle. With clear, accessible information and effective guidance on treatment, this guide will helpsufferers managesymptoms and take control of theircondition."