Digestive System Diseases and Disorders
eBook - ePub

Digestive System Diseases and Disorders

Understanding Symptoms and Treatments

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  3. Available on iOS & Android
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.

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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

  1. Cover
  2. Half-Title
  3. Series
  4. Dedication
  5. Title
  6. Contents
  7. Acknowledgments
  8. Preface
  9. Introduction
  10. Organs and Functions of the Digestive System
  11. Understanding Common Gastrointestinal Symptoms
  12. Appendicitis
  13. Barrett’s Esophagus
  14. Cancer, Colorectal
  15. Cancer, Esophageal
  16. Cancer, Liver
  17. Cancer, Oral
  18. Cancer, Pancreatic
  19. Cancer, Stomach
  20. Celiac Disease
  21. Colon Polyps
  22. Crohn’s Disease
  23. Diverticulitis
  24. Dyspepsia
  25. Food Poisoning
  26. Gallstones
  27. Gastritis
  28. Gastroenteritis
  29. Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
  30. Gastroparesis
  31. Hemorrhoids and Fissures
  32. Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, and Hepatitis C
  33. Inguinal Hernia
  34. Intestinal Obstruction
  35. Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
  36. Lactose Intolerance
  37. Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatotic Liver Disease
  38. Microscopic Colitis
  39. Pancreatitis
  40. Peptic Ulcer Disease
  41. Ulcerative Colitis
  42. Notes
  43. Index
  44. About the Authors
  45. Copyright