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Whether you're a newly diagnosed patient or a loved one of someone with Chrohn's Disease and Ulcerative Colitis, this book offers help. The only text to provide both the doctor's and patient's views, this book provides authoritative, practical answers to the most common questions asked by patients and their loved ones, including questions about treatment options, post-treatment quality of life, sources of support, and much more.
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Drawn from questions asked by their patients with inflammatory bowel disease--IBD is the collective term for Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, Drs. Warner and Barto (gastroenterologists with the Lahey Clinic, Burlington, Massachusetts) answer questions about concerns ranging from treatment options and diet to IBD in pregnancy and children. The guide includes patients' perspectives about coping with IBD, resources, and a glossary. Annotation ©2007 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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