The Bottom Line
If you have ulcerative colitis or Crohn's disease, this is your best choice for an overall reference book.
Pros
- Comprehensive information on Crohn's and Colitis
- Written by physicians and published by the CCFA
- Covers a wide range of topics
Cons
- No mention of Collagenous or Microscopic Colitis
- Different authors for each chapter is disruptive
- Writing can be very technical at times
Description
- Treats Crohn's and colitis in separate chapters
- Offers information about kids, teens, and special issues for women
- Provides references for futher reading and research
Guide Review - IBD: A Guide for Patients and Their Families
The good news is that professionals who are experts in diagnosing and treating IBD wrote this book. The bad news is the writing is dry and, at times, overly technical. That being said, this is a comprehensive, one-stop shop for finding information about diagnosis, treatments, emotional factors, diet, extraintestinal complications, alternative medicine, and surgery. New patients especially will find this book valuable as they negotiate the first months after diagnosis.
