Crohn's and Colitis For Dummies

by Tauseef Ali

The ultimate reference for those with Crohn's and colitis and their family and friends

Crohn's disease and colitis are frustrating, often debilitating gastrointestinal diseases that can have a severe impact on the overall health of those who suffer from them. According to the latest estimates, more than 600,000 patients in North America have Crohn's disease. Written by a physician specialising in the treatment of IBDs, Crohn's and Colitis For Dummies is a complete plain-English guide to understanding, treating, and living well with these diseases.

Helps readers actively recognize symptoms of Crohn's and colitis and explains the diagnostic procedures doctors use to identify these diseases Outlines how the whole body is affected by Crohn's and colitis, and the potential hazards of letting the disease go untreated Offers expert advice and guidance on controlling Crohn's and colitis with diet and outlines the treatment options of medicines and surgery, including the various risks and benefits of each Provides practical advice for parents of children with Crohn's and colitis with insights into how children's treatment options can differ from those of adults

Genres: Health, Nonfiction, Self Help

338 pages, Kindle Edition

First published May 15, 2013

Reviews

[Scottsdale Public Library]

It’s never fun to get a diagnosis, so knowing your problem is a big help for your spouse and your doctor.

We’d like to think doctors are in the know on everything. The body is really complex, so they know much, broadly but thinly. Understanding these diseases gives you a leg up on your long-term prognosis.

The book is quite interesting. I was diagnosed with Colitis two years ago and never got much of and education about the disease.

C&C for Dummies is a big rush of information across numerous disciplines including diet, vitamins, discussions of how the body stores energy, prevention, surgery, and explanations of how your body works – among many more.

Your spouse may wish to read it as well, if only to keep you inside the lines on your diet. -Tom L.

[Kate Parr · Rating 4 out of 5]

Having recently been diagnosed with Crohn's Disease, and seeing the vast quantity of books written from personal experience, I was keen to read something that would just lay out the facts in as simple a way as possible. These books can be seen as a bit of a joke, but it did exactly what I needed it to do. It is repetitive, but when you're trying to take on board a lot of new information, that really helps. It is very American-skewed, so the bits about assembling a health care team and the ADA don't apply to non-US readers, but I really felt like I was being walked through by an expert, and whenever something was in question (which it turns out is a lot of IBD) the author made it clear what we really know and what is conjecture. Not every bit will be for everyone (I have no interest in the risks of Crohn's on pregnancy or raising IBD children) but there will be something for everyone, including people looking after sufferers. Just a great all-round intro to a difficult subject.

[Elia · Rating 4 out of 5]

Hey look, I read a non-fiction book!
My other half suffers from Crohn's and this was very informative! We realized that we may have been accidentally triggering his flares with things we had no idea were potential triggers, plus things to watch out for and things he will need to do when he is in flare to keep him as healthy as possible.

[Wanda · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good resource for learning and understanding about this disease. Especially useful for people that may have family members with this disease. The knowledge gained will allow you to be understanding and compassionate.

[Daylynn Foster · Rating 4 out of 5]

So much information! But this was published in 2013. Stelara came out in 2016. I read this to understand the disease better, to help someone I know who has it. :)

[Sandra Kanak · Rating 5 out of 5]

Useful, informative. Answers most questions in an easy to understandable format. Good reference book to keep around.

[Stephanie · Rating 5 out of 5]

I was diagnosed with Crohn's about a year ago and this has been very helpful.

[Rebecca · Rating 5 out of 5]

A great overview about living (and maybe even thriving) with Crohns. My diagnosis is still relatively fresh but knowledge is power! I wish I had read this sooner.

[Mikki Coleman · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very detailed description of both disorders, though I didn’t really learn anything new.

[Jill · Rating 4 out of 5]

Do I wish I needed to read this? No.
Was it helpful and easy to understand? Yes!

[Tommas Ethridge · Rating 4 out of 5]

great reference guide gives you tips to take along with you to your doctor and explains how important it is to choose the right doctor

[CanadianBookOwl · Rating 4 out of 5]

very informative!