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Digestive System Diseases and Disorders
Understanding Symptoms and Treatments
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eBook - ePub
Digestive System Diseases and Disorders
Understanding Symptoms and Treatments
About this book
Recent research suggests that around the globe more than 2 billion cases of digestive diseases and disorders are diagnosed each year, making them some of the most prevalent medical issues.
This book explores 30 serious conditions affecting the digestive system, including autoimmune disorders such as celiac disease and ulcerative colitis, cancers, chronic conditions like irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), stomach flu and other infections, and more. Utilizing a standardized structure, each entry discusses a particular condition's causes, prevalence, symptoms, potential complications, diagnosis, and treatment options. Treatment options highlighted include medications, surgical procedures, complementary and alternative therapies, and diet and lifestyle changes. Summaries of key research studies are included to help readers better understand the scientific community's findings about each condition. Introductory essays offer a broad overview of the digestive system's anatomy and physiology and discuss the most common GI symptoms such as bloating, abdominal pain, and changes in bathroom habits. A further reading section at the end of each entry points readers toward additional resources to expand and deepen their knowledge.
This book explores 30 serious conditions affecting the digestive system, including autoimmune disorders such as celiac disease and ulcerative colitis, cancers, chronic conditions like irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), stomach flu and other infections, and more. Utilizing a standardized structure, each entry discusses a particular condition's causes, prevalence, symptoms, potential complications, diagnosis, and treatment options. Treatment options highlighted include medications, surgical procedures, complementary and alternative therapies, and diet and lifestyle changes. Summaries of key research studies are included to help readers better understand the scientific community's findings about each condition. Introductory essays offer a broad overview of the digestive system's anatomy and physiology and discuss the most common GI symptoms such as bloating, abdominal pain, and changes in bathroom habits. A further reading section at the end of each entry points readers toward additional resources to expand and deepen their knowledge.
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Yes, you can access Digestive System Diseases and Disorders by Myrna Chandler Goldstein,Mark A. Goldstein MD in PDF and/or ePUB format, as well as other popular books in Medicine & Diseases & Allergies. We have over one million books available in our catalogue for you to explore.
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Table of contents
- Cover
- Half-Title
- Series
- Dedication
- Title
- Contents
- Acknowledgments
- Preface
- Introduction
- Organs and Functions of the Digestive System
- Understanding Common Gastrointestinal Symptoms
- Appendicitis
- Barrett’s Esophagus
- Cancer, Colorectal
- Cancer, Esophageal
- Cancer, Liver
- Cancer, Oral
- Cancer, Pancreatic
- Cancer, Stomach
- Celiac Disease
- Colon Polyps
- Crohn’s Disease
- Diverticulitis
- Dyspepsia
- Food Poisoning
- Gallstones
- Gastritis
- Gastroenteritis
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
- Gastroparesis
- Hemorrhoids and Fissures
- Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, and Hepatitis C
- Inguinal Hernia
- Intestinal Obstruction
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
- Lactose Intolerance
- Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatotic Liver Disease
- Microscopic Colitis
- Pancreatitis
- Peptic Ulcer Disease
- Ulcerative Colitis
- Notes
- Index
- About the Authors
- Copyright