"For anyone who suffers from Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis, an understanding of inflammatory bowel disease is the key to developing effective management strategies. Crohn's and Colitis aims to help patients deepen their knowledge about their disease, and it has been recognized by practitioners and patients alike for its invaluable information and its supportive and easy-to-follow approach. It has long been a market leader, with over 30,000 copies sold."--Amazon.com.

Part 1: Understanding Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. What is this disease? -- How do I know I have IBD? -- What can I expect now that I have IBD? -- How did I get this disease? -- Part 2: Managing inflammatory bowel disease. Dietary strategies for managing IBD -- Psychological support for managing IBD -- Drug therapy for managing IBD -- Surgical treatment of IBD -- Treating children with IBD.