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Gastrointestinal diseases and disorders sourcebook, basic consumer health information about the upper and lower gastrointestinal (GI) tract, including the esophagus, stomach, intestines, rectum, liver, and pancreas, with facts about gastroesophageal reflux disease, gastritis, hernias, ulcers, celiac disease, diverticulitis, irritable bowel syndrome, hemorrhoids, gastrointestinal cancers, and other diseases and disorders related to the digestive process ; along with information about commonly used diagnostic and surgical procedures, statistics, reports on current research initiatives and clinical trials, a glossary, and resources for additional help and information

Type

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Gastrointestinal diseases and disorders sourcebook, basic consumer health information about the upper and lower gastrointestinal (GI) tract, including the esophagus, stomach, intestines, rectum, liver, and pancreas, with facts about gastroesophageal reflux disease, gastritis, hernias, ulcers, celiac disease, diverticulitis, irritable bowel syndrome, hemorrhoids, gastrointestinal cancers, and other diseases and disorders related to the digestive process ; along with information about commonly used diagnostic and surgical procedures, statistics, reports on current research initiatives and clinical trials, a glossary, and resources for additional help and information

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical footnotes, glossary, and index

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Gastrointestinal diseases and disorders sourcebook

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

1045640125

Series statement

Health reference series

Sub title

basic consumer health information about the upper and lower gastrointestinal (GI) tract, including the esophagus, stomach, intestines, rectum, liver, and pancreas, with facts about gastroesophageal reflux disease, gastritis, hernias, ulcers, celiac disease, diverticulitis, irritable bowel syndrome, hemorrhoids, gastrointestinal cancers, and other diseases and disorders related to the digestive process ; along with information about commonly used diagnostic and surgical procedures, statistics, reports on current research initiatives and clinical trials, a glossary, and resources for additional help and information

Summary

Health information about the causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of digestive diseases and disorders of the gastrointestinal tract, including facts about the effects of food intolerances, infections, and certain cancers. Includes index, glossary of related terms, and other resources

Table Of Contents

Introduction to the digestive system -- Diagnostic and surgical procedures used for gastrointestinal disorders -- Disorders of the upper gastrointestinal tract -- Disorders of the lower gastrointestinal tract -- Disorders of the digestive system's solid organs: the liver and pancreas -- Cancers of the gastrointestinal tract -- Food intolerances and infectious disorders of gastrointestinal tract -- Additional help and information

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