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Basic Consumer Health Information about Diseases and Disorders that Impact the Upper and Lower Digestive System, Including Celiac Disease, Constipation, Crohn's Disease, Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome, Diarrhea, Diverticulosis and Diverticulitis, Gallstones, Heartburn, Hemorrhoids, Hernias, Indigestion (Dyspepsia), Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Lactose Intolerance, Ulcers, and More
Along with Information about Medications and Other Treatments, Tips for Maintaining a Healthy Digestive Tract, a Glossary, and Directory of Digestive Diseases Organizations
An estimated 62 million Americans are diagnosed with digestive disorders every year. Some digestive diseases are sudden and self-limiting; others can be chronic, debilitating, and even life-threatening.
Digestive Diseases and Disorders Sourcebook provides basic information for the layperson about common disorders of the upper and lower digestive tract. It also includes information about medications and recommendations for maintaining a healthy digestive tract. A glossary of important terms and a directory of digestive diseases organizations are also provided.
The book's 40 chapters are arranged in three major parts:
- Maintaining a Healthy Digestive Tract - offers basic information about the digestive system and digestive diseases, information about tests and treatments, and recommendations for maintaining a healthy digestive system
- Digestive Diseases and Functional Disorders - describes nearly 40 different diseases and disorders affecting the digestive system
- Additional Help and Information - includes a glossary of relevant terms and a directory of digestive diseases organizations. All contact data in the "Additional Help and Information" section has been fully verified and includes web site and e-mail addresses as available.
- Completing the Sourcebook is a comprehensive index.
Material in this book has been collected from a wide range of government agencies, nonprofit organizations, and periodicals.
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Edited by Karen Bellenir. Charts and Tables. Index.
323 Pages. 978-0-7808-0327-5. 1999. $84.00.
What reviewers are saying . . . "This title would be an excellent addition to all public or patient-research libraries." - American Reference Books Annual, 2001
"Recommended reference source." - Booklist, American Library Association, May 2000
"Recommended for public, hospital, and health sciences libraries with consumer health collections." - E-Streams, July-August 2000
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