The Angry Gut: Coping With Colitis And Crohn's Disease (Hardcover)

by W. Grant Thompson (Author) "Gut is an Anglo-Saxon word that covers the subject from mouth to anus..." (more)
Key Phrases: ileocecal disease, angry gut, fecal flow, North America, United States, Crohn's Disease Activity Index (more...)

Editorial Reviews

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While rarely fatal, inflammatory bowel diseases, or IBD (ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease), are chronic illnesses that can radically alter a person's life. In this book, Thompson, author of Gut Reac tions (Plenum, 1989), offers a wonderful resource for people trying to understand and cope with IBD. Describing how IBD can disrupt the normal digestive tract functions, he explores surgical and medical therapy options. Thompson's strength is his acknowledgment of the psychological and lifestyle issues a patient must face, issues rarely addressed by physicians. But though his book will be readily welcomed by those with some background knowledge in IBD, at times it may be difficult for some readers. As introductory texts, two works offered by the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of America (formerly the National Foundation for Ileitis & Colitis) may be better choices: People Not Patients (NFIC, 1985) and The Crohn's Disease and Ulcerative Colitis Fact Book (Scribner, 1983). Nevertheless, Thompson's book is an excellent addition to consumer health collections.
- KellyJo Houtz Parish, Harrison Memorial Hosp., Bremerton, Wash.
Copyright 1993 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Product Description
Ottawa Civic Hospital, Canada. Text for patients with inflammatory bowel disease, their families, nurses, and primary care physicians. Discusses the disease process, causes, treatments, and related topics. Illustrated. DNLM: Colitis, Ulcerative.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 368 pages
• Publisher: Da Capo Press; 1 edition (March 21, 1993)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0306444704
• ISBN-13: 978-0306444708
• Product Dimensions: 8.6 x 5.7 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #729,878 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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21 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Honest and forthright portrayal of IBD-great guide., July 11, 1999

By	[e-mail] (The United States) - See all my reviews

If you or a loved one has the disease-this is a must read. It "decodes" a lot of what the gastroenterology and colo-rectal surgery community gives to patients. This is a nice technical(but not too technical) discussion of IBD in all variations and your choices in terms of drug therapy or surgery. It also is very honest about research and likelihood of medical innovations or breakthroughs. It allows IBD patients to ask great questions and challenge medical practitioners. It's a great handbook for all IBD victims.

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Sensationalist Title but a Good Resource, June 30, 2000

By	Courtney L. Lewis "Sassy Librarian" (Kingston, PA USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Despite the title (which I think is unduly sensationalist), The Angry Gut is a well-written, clear reference for colitis and Crohn's sufferers. Grant is a straightforward, clinical writer and some readers might be put off by his use of widespread, medical terminology. Like any IBD books, the drug sections become quickly dated, but Grant supplies good information on existing drugs and surgeries. He falls into the common pitfall of many M.D.-authored books of completely ignoring the emotional aspects of inflammatory bowel disease and does not seek to refer readers to resources that might provide support. This is a solid, useful reference for IBD patients.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Technical but informative., July 10, 1997

By A Customer

This book is technical, but a good resource for individuals who know nothing about Chron's Disease. The author explains in exacting detail how Chron's disease affects people. Most Doctors do not get technical with their patients, and I feel that this book helped me to understand how and why this disease affects me. I now feel very comfortable talking with my Doctor regarding treatment