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Your Child with Inflammatory Bowel Disease:

A Family Guide for Caregiving 2ed
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When a child has inflammatory bowel disease, the family has many concerns: Why is my child sick? What can we do to help him get better? What does the future hold for her? In this easy-to-read guide, an expert team of pediatric gastroenterologists explains the symptoms, diagnoses, and treatments associated with Crohn disease, ulcerative colitis, and indeterminate colitis to help parents and children cope with the challenges of IBD.
 
The authors' empathy and experience are evident throughout as they answer these questions:
  • What are inflammatory bowel diseases, Crohn disease, and ulcerative colitis?
  • Is there a cure for IBD?
  • How is IBD going to affect my child's daily life?
  • Will my child's diet change?
  • Can my child still play sports?
  • Will my child need surgery?
  • What are the side effects of commonly prescribed medications?
  • What challenges may my child face at school and in her social life, especially as she grows older?
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    This second edition has been thoroughly updated with the latest scientific evidence. The chapters on medical therapies have been expanded to include robust discussions of emerging biologic medications and forms of nutrition used for treating IBD. A new chapter on complementary and alternative therapies expands on this topic.

    List of Contributors
    Preface
    Acknowledgments
    Part I
    1. An Overview of Inflammatory Bowel Disease
    2. IBD Causes and Risk Factors
    3. Why Is IBD So Difficult to Diagnose?
    Part II
    4. The Symptoms of IBD
    5. How to Prepare for a Visit to Your Child's IBD Doctor
    6. Office Visits and Procedures for Children with IBD
    7. Laboratory Testing
    8. Imaging Studies
    9. Endoscopic Exams
    Part III
    10. Medical Treatments
    11. Surgery
    12. Managing Specific Problems
    13. The Role of Nutrition
    14. Complementary and Alternative Therapies
    Part IV
    15. Family Life
    16. Different Ages, Different Issues
    17. Following the Treatment Plan
    18. School Days
    19. Insurance and Other Financial Issues
    Part V
    20. Transitions from School to Work and Independent Living
    21. Transitions from Pediatric to Adult Health Providers
    Part VI
    22. Where to Get Additional Help and Information
    23. Frequently Asked Questions
    Appendix
    Glossary
    Index

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