Fast Facts: Inflammatory Bowel Disease

Ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease, referred to collectively as inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), are chronic debilitating disorders. IBD, particularly Crohn s disease, is increasing everywhere, most notably in the Western world where about 1 in 200 people now has the condition. This highly readable, zippy fourth edition of Fast Facts: Inflammatory Bowel Disease provides succinct yet thorough information that will aid early recognition of these disorders and their complications, alongside practical holistic management advice.

So what s new in this edition?

• Increased insight into the causes of IBD
• New chapters on extraintestinal manifestations and management principles
• Key information on the limitations and side effects of traditional treatment options
• New and emerging drugs that target specific inflammatory pathways
• An overview of specific management issues in elderly patients

With important emphasis on the doctor patient relationship and effective multidisciplinary services, Fast Facts: Inflammatory Bowel Disease is an invaluable resource for all primary care providers, hospital doctors in training, nurses, stoma therapists, dieticians, psychologists, counselors and social workers; in fact, all health professionals involved in the care of patients with IBD, as well as patients who wish to know more about their condition.

Contents:

• Etiopathogenesis
• Clinical features and intestinal complications
• Extraintestinal manifestations and complications
• Diagnosis
• Drugs used to treat IBD
• Principles of management
• Medical management of ulcerative colitis
• Medical management of Crohn s disease
• Surgery
• IBD in pregnancy, childhood and old age
• Prognosis