Your child with inflammatory bowel disease : a family guide for caregiving

Oliva-Hemker, Maria. (Added Author). Ziring, David. (Added Author). Bousvaros, Athos. (Added Author). North American Society for Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition. (Added Author).

Record details

ISBN: 9780801895562 (pbk. : alk. paper)
ISBN: 0801895561 (pbk. : alk. paper)
Physical Description: print
xiv, 283 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Publisher: Baltimore : Johns Hopkins University Press, 2010.

Content descriptions

General Note:

Includes index.

Formatted Contents Note:

Introduction to IBD. An overview of inflammatory bowel disease ; IBD causes and risk factors ; Why is it so difficult to diagnose IBD? -- Diagnosing IBD. The symptoms of IBD ; How to prepare for a visit to your child's IBD doctor ; Office visits and procedures for children with IBD ; Laboratory testing ; Imaging studies ; Endoscopic exams -- Treating IBD. Medications ; Surgery ; Managing specific problems ; The role of nutrition -- Living with IBD. Family life ; Different ages, different issues ; Complying with treatment ; School days ; Insurance and other financial issues -- As a child grows up. Transitions from school to work and independent living ; Transitions from pediatric to adult health care providers -- Additional information. Complementary and alternative medicine ; Where to get additional help and information ; Frequently asked questions -- Appendix. A guide to IBD medications by trade name, generic name, and medication class.