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So many people struggle with digestive issues from one end of the tract to the other. Finding relief, addressing symptoms, and "fixing" the situation can be difficult and confusing. Here, a seasoned GI doctor discusses the various types of GI ailments and diseases, demystifies colonoscopy, and offers guidance for those seeking relief.
List of contents
Disclaimers
Dedication
Contents
Introduction
Diagrams of the Gastrointestinal Tract, Colon, and Gallbladder & Pancreas
Chapter 1. Preparing for Colonoscopy
Chapter 2. Sedation and Anesthesia
Chapter 3. The Colonoscopy
Chapter 4. Recovery After Colonoscopy
Chapter 5. Putting Colonoscopy in Perspective: The Evidence, Quality Issues, and Surveillance Intervals
Chapter 6. Colonoscopy: Risks, Alternatives, and Barriers
Chapter 7. Overview of Colon Cancer
Chapter 8. Diverticulosis and Diverticulitis
Chapter 9. Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Chapter 10. Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Chapter 11. Clostridium difficile Infection, or C-Diff
Chapter 12. Hemorrhoids
Chapter 13. Evaluation of The Esophagus, Stomach, and Small Intestine
Chapter 14. Heartburn and Reflux
Chapter 15. Disorders of the Stomach and Small Intestine, Including Celiac Disease
Chapter 16: Gallbladder and Pancreas
Chapter 17. Hepatitis C
Chapter 18. Cirrhosis and the Spectrum of Liver Disease
Chapter 19. Healthy Eating
Chapter 20. How To Get the Most Out of Your Visit to the Doctor
Bibliography
Glossary
For Further Reading
Acknowledgements
Partnership with a GI Charity
About the author
By David M. Novick MD
Summary
So many people struggle with digestive issues from one end of the tract to the other. Finding relief, addressing symptoms, and “fixing” the situation can be difficult and confusing. Here, a seasoned GI doctor discusses the various types of GI ailments and diseases, demystifies colonoscopy, and offers guidance for those seeking relief.
