Introduction to Gastrointestinal Diseases Vol. 1 /

Learn the basics and more of gastrointestinal diseases. Functional GI disorders and inflammatory bowel diseases have become a major medical, social and economic burden worldwide. The larger the number of patients suffering from irritable bowel syndrome or inflammatory bowel diseases, the greater the...

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Corporate Authors: SpringerLink (Online service)
Group Author: Fichna, Jakub (Editor)
Published: Springer International Publishing : Imprint: Springer,
Publisher Address: Cham :
Publication Dates: 2017.
Literature type: eBook
Language: English
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Online Access: http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-49016-8
Summary: Learn the basics and more of gastrointestinal diseases. Functional GI disorders and inflammatory bowel diseases have become a major medical, social and economic burden worldwide. The larger the number of patients suffering from irritable bowel syndrome or inflammatory bowel diseases, the greater the need to properly diagnose and cure. This book is a comprehensive guide through GI diseases, which can be used by practitioners and patients. It will allow: - to explore the mechanisms underlying GI diseases - to accurately diagnose and find the best treatment - to learn how to alleviate GI disease symptoms by changing diet and lifestyle This guide has been written by experts in the field who understand the needs of doctors and their patients. With this book, you will make sure that the GI disease can be properly managed.
Carrier Form: 1 online resource (XII, 139 pages) : illustrations
ISBN: 9783319490168
Index Number: RC799
CLC: R57
Contents: Introduction -- Physiology of the GI tract -- Pathophysiology and risk factors(environmental, genetic,other) -- clinical features -- Diagostic criteria(with comments) -- Clinical treatment -- Patient's guide -- Summary.