Whether you're a newly diagnosed patient or have a loved one with Crohn's disease, this book offers help. 20 Questions & Answers About Crohn's Disease, Second Edition, provides authoritative, practical answers to the most common questions asked by patients and their families. This easy-to-read book is a concise guide to diagnosis, treatment options, post-treatment quality of life, sources of support, and much more. Written by a world-class medical expert on the topic, 20 Questions & Answers About Crohn's Disease, Second Edition, is an invaluable resource for anyone coping with the physical and emotional turmoil of Crohn's disease.
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1 What are the inflammatory bowel diseases? What is Crohn's disease? Are there different types of Crohn's disease? |
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2 What are the symptoms of Crohn's disease? |
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3 What is the difference between irritable bowel syndrome and inflammatory bowel disease? |
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4 What causes Crohn's disease? |
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Part Two Risk Factors and Prevention |
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5 Who gets Crohn's disease? |
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6 Does Crohn's disease run in families? Can I pass Crohn's disease to my children? |
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7 What factors can affect Crohn's disease? |
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8 How does my doctor diagnose Crohn's disease? |
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9 How does my clinician know I don't have ulcerative colitis? |
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10 What is a fistula? What is an abscess? |
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Part Four Treatment Options |
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11 What are the different types of medications used to treat Crohn's disease? |
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12 If I am feeling well, why do I have to keep taking my medications? |
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13 What is my risk of developing colon cancer? Is there anything I can do to decrease my risk? How is chromoendoscopy used to diagnose colon cancer? |
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14 How often is surgery needed in patients with Crohn's disease and what operations are typically performed? What are the potential complications of surgery for Crohn's disease? |
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15 How is perianal Crohn's disease treated surgically? |
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Part Seven Crohn's Disease in Older Adults |
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16 Can Crohn's disease develop much later in life? |
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Part Eight Coping and Surviving |
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17 Does stress cause Crohn's disease? Can stress affect my symptoms? |
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18 I Am Sick and have trouble making it to work every day. How can I work with my employer to help them understand my health situation? |
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Part Nine Miscellaneous Issues and Resources |
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19 Should I get a second opinion? |
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20 Where can I get more information about Crohn's disease? |
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Francis A. Farraye, MD, MSc, is a Professor of Medicine at the Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine, Consultant in the Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, and Director of the Inflammatory Bowel Disease Center at the Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, Florida.Dr. Farraye's clinical and research interests are in the care of patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).A frequent speaker and invited lecturer on topics on the diagnosis and management of inflammatory bowel disease, Dr. Farraye has authored or co-authored over 600 original scientific manuscripts, book chapters, reviews, and abstracts. He is the series editor for the text Curbside Consultations in Gastroenterology and co-edited the text, Curbside Consultation in Inflammatory Bowel Disease and Gastrointestinal Emergencies. His books for patients include Questions & Answers About Crohn's Disease. He is co-author of the book Mayo Clinic on Crohn's Disease and Ulcerative Colitis.Dr. Farraye is a Fellow of the American Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, American Gastroenterological Association, Crohn's and Colitis Foundation, and a Master in the American College of Gastroenterology. He is the Editor in Chief for ASGE IBD Journal Scan published weekly by the American Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy. He has served on numerous national and international committees and is presently Vice Chair of the IBD committee for the World Gastroenterology Organization. The New England Crohn's and Colitis Foundation named Dr. Farraye Humanitarian of the Year in 2003. In 2020, Dr. Farraye received a Lifetime Achievement Award from the New England Crohn's and Colitis Foundation. '
