Description
Book SynopsisAs a health scientist and `expert patient' who has spent more than 20 years researching IBD and whose work has changed the way IBD is managed in clinics worldwide, Dr Mikocka-Walnus is ideally placed to bring all the latest research findings and clinical experience together in a truly up-to-date, evidence-based guide for people with an IBD diagnosis and their families, friends and carers. As well as general considerations including what science tells us the condition is and how it is currently treated, she addresses issues in relation to age (there is an epidemic now among children and teenagers) and circumstances (sexuality and fertility). Most importantly she looks at the gut-brain connection and with it, mental health in IBD, the two-way relationship with stress, and the pros and cons of psychotherapy, hypnotherapy and antidepressants.
Table of ContentsPart I - Understanding IBD: What is IBD? What causes IBD? Part II: Living with IBD: The psychological impact of IBD; IBD in children and adolescents; Sexuality, fertility and pregnancy in IBD; IBD in the over 60s; Part III: Treating IBD: Healthcare models for IBD; Diagnosing IBD; Drug treatments for IBD, Surgery and IBD; The role of diet and exercise; Psychological treatments for IBD; Complementary and alternative therapies for IBD. Self-help resources
