Books on Ulcerative Colitis

There are many books available on ulcerative colitis (UC). Reading about UC and learning all you can about your condition can help you make informed choices about your treatment and disease management.

As always, when using any Internet resource, keep the following points in mind:

• Investigate and verify any information you receive so that you can understand how it might or might not apply to your specific situation.
• Always consult your physician for health-related problems.

The following books may be particularly helpful to you:

Saibil F. Crohn's Disease and Ulcerative Colitis: Everything You Need to Know. 2nd ed.Toronto, Canada: Firefly Books; 2003.

Scala J. Eating Right for a Bad Gut: The Complete Nutrition Guide to Ileitis, Colitis, Crohn's Disease and Inflammatory Bowel Disease. New York: Plume Publishing; 2000.

Peikin S. Gastrointestinal Health: The Proven Nutritional Program to Prevent, Cure, or Alleviate Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Ulcers, Gas, Constipation, Heartburn, and Many Other Digestive Disorders. 3rd ed. New York: HarperCollins; 2005.