Crohn’s & Colitis, Third Edition
Text copyright © 2006, 2012, 2018 A. Hillary Steinhart
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The author would like to thank Dr. Anne Griffiths of the Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, Canada, for sharing her knowledge and expertise during the writing of the first edition of this book.
Library and Archives Canada Cataloguing in Publication
Steinhart, Allan Hillary, 1959-, author
Crohn’s & colitis: understanding & managing IBD / Dr. A. Hillary Steinhart, MD, MSc, FRCP(C), Medical Director, Mount Sinai Hospital, Inflammatory Bowel Disease Centre. — Third edition.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN 978-0-7788-0619-6 (softcover)
ISBN 978-0-7788-0642-4 (epub)
1. Crohn’s disease. 2. Ulcerative colitis. I. Title. II. Title: Crohn’s and colitis.
| RC862.E52S74 2018 | 616.3’44 | C2018-903343-6 |
Disclaimer
This book is a general guide only and should never be a substitute for the skill, knowledge, and experience of a qualified medical professional dealing with the facts, circumstances, and symptoms of a particular case.
The nutritional, medical, and health information presented in this book is based on the research, training, and professional experience of the author, and is true and complete to the best of his knowledge. However, this book is intended only as an informative guide for those wishing to know more about health, nutrition, and medicine; it is not intended to replace or countermand the advice given by the reader’s personal physician. Because each person and situation is unique, the author and the publisher urge the reader to check with a qualified health-care professional before using any procedure where there is a question as to its appropriateness. A physician should be consulted before beginning any exercise program. The author and the publisher are not responsible for any adverse effects or consequences resulting from the use of the information in this book. It is the responsibility of the reader to consult a physician or other qualified health-care professional regarding his or her personal care.
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Contents
PART 1 • Understanding Crohn’s Disease and Ulcerative Colitis
What Is Inflammatory Bowel Disease?
Glossary of Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Who Gets Inflammatory Bowel Disease?
Where in the Body Does IBD Occur?
What Are the Possible Complications of IBD?
3. What Can I Expect Now That I Have IBD?
Will I Need to Be Hospitalized?