Dear Reader,

Abdominal pain, anemia, bleeding, cramps, diarrhea, malnutrition, and weight loss have run your life far too long. Whether you’ve been diagnosed with Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, collagenous colitis, lymphocytic colitis, or any other of the half-dozen ailments associated with IBD, Mayo Clinic on Crohn's Disease and Ulcerative Colitis will help you chart a path back to health.

More than 3 million Americans suffer from chronic, incurable IBD, affecting Americans ages three to 80-plus. You don’t have to be among them any longer. Reduce your symptoms and improve your quality of life by taking two expert Mayo Clinic doctors’ easy-to-digest advice. What to eat, when to eat it, why it helps, and when it’s time to call a doctor round out everything you need to know to take control . . . for life.

Here are a few examples of what you will find covered in this book:

The science behind IBD and how it strikes
Medications to discuss with your doctor
How IBD is treated in children and teens
When to consider surgery
Newer therapies that allow the intestines to heal
The cancer connection
Diet and nutrition guidance
Lifestyle changes to manage and live well with IBD

No matter if you're recently diagnosed, struggled for several years or you have a child with IBD, Mayo Clinic on Crohn's Disease and Ulcerative Colitis offers help and hope. This comprehensive, easy-to-understand reference guide can help you chart a path back to health.