In this update of the 2007 edition, gastroenterologists with the Lahey Clinic, Burlington, Massachusetts, answer patients' most frequently asked questions about inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). They distinguish between Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, known collectively as IBD, and summarize symptoms, diagnosis, treatment options (including the latest biologics and probiotics), and lifestyle issues. The book includes patients' perspectives, resources, and a glossary. Annotation ©2010 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)