EBOOK Inflammatory Bowel Disease

Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), which includes ulcerative colitis and Crohn's        disease, affects 1 person in every 400 in the UK. Between 6,000 and 12,000 new cases        of ulcerative colitis are diagnosed every year, and research shows that the number        of people with Crohn's disease has been rising steadily. While there are numerous        volumes covering the management of IBD aimed at clinicians and several volumes        focusing on either ulcerative colitis or Crohn's disease for patients, thereare few        volumes covering the full spectrum of IBD for patients, families and carers.This        patient-centred guide covers all aspects of IBD including common symptoms, tests        used to make a diagnosis, treatment and overall management of the condition.          Providing up-to-date factual information, it is easy to read and allows quick access        to key facts and helpful advice. With consideration given to new developments in the        understanding and treatment of inflammation of the bowel, including complementary        and alternative therapies, this book will help to improve the overall quality oflife        for all those affected by this chronic disease.