ADVOCATE FOR YOUR CARE The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that between 2.4–3.1 million people in the United States have inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Of that, it is believed that well over 1 million people have ulcerative colitis, a type of IBD that results in inflammation of the large intestine. No one with ulcerative colitis needs to be alone in their fight against this chronic disease. That’s where this book and the information within can help. Questions&Answers About Ulcerative Colitis, Third Edition provides authoritative and practical answers to the most commonly asked questions by patients and their loved ones. What is ulcerative colitis and how does it differ from Crohn’s Disease? What causes ulcerative colitis? How will ulcerative colitis affect my day-today living, including work and social life? What are the most effective treatment options? How do I find the right medical care? Along with the answers to these and other questions, this book provides information on diagnosis, treatment, living with ulcerative colitis, and more. Updated to provide the latest information, Questions&Answers About Ulcerative Colitis, Third Edition is an invaluable resource for anyone coping with the physical and emotional uncertainty of having ulcerative colitis.
ADVOCATE FOR YOUR CARE The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that between 2.4–3.1 million people in the United States have inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Of that, it is believed that well over 1 million people have ulcerative colitis, a type of IBD that results in inflammation of the large intestine. No one with ulcerative colitis needs to be alone in their fight against this chronic disease. That’s where this book and the information within can help. Questions&Answers About Ulcerative Colitis, Third Edition provides authoritative and practical answers to the most commonly asked questions by patients and their loved ones. What is ulcerative colitis and how does it differ from Crohn’s Disease? What causes ulcerative colitis? How will ulcerative colitis affect my day-today living, including work and social life? What are the most effective treatment options? How do I find the right medical care? Along with the answers to these and other questions, this book provides information on diagnosis, treatment, living with ulcerative colitis, and more. Updated to provide the latest information, Questions&Answers About Ulcerative Colitis, Third Edition is an invaluable resource for anyone coping with the physical and emotional uncertainty of having ulcerative colitis.
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