Full Description
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.
Contents
Acknowledgements
Preface
Introduction
Organs and Functions of the Digestive Ssytem
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 (Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease)
Microscopic Colitis
Pancreatitis
Peptic Ulcer Disease
Ulcerative Colitis
About the Authors
