I have Crohn's and I've read a lot of books over the years andthis book is the best by far (I read the one publishedin Canada - not this U.S. one). It covers it all - diagnosis,medications, procedures, surgery, diet, sex, life. Plus he puta lot of work into the diagrams too, which are excellent.I'd get this book and put it next to my Physican DeskReference, like I've done. Hope this helps other peopledealing with inflammatory bowel problems.