| Topic: |
Digestive Diseases (DD) |
| Title: |
Digestive Diseases and Disorders Sourcebook. |
| Author: |
Bellenir, K., ed. |
| Source: |
Detroit, MI: Omnigraphics. 2000. 300 p. |
| Availability: |
Available from Omnigraphics, Inc. 615 Griswold, Detroit, MI 48226. (800) 234-1340. Fax (800) 875-1340. PRICE: $48.00 plus shipping and handling. ISBN: 0780803272. |
| Abstract: |
This sourcebook provides basic information for the layperson about common disorders of the upper and lower digestive tract. The sourcebook also includes information about medications and recommendations for maintaining a healthy digestive tract. The book's 40 chapters are arranged in three major parts. The first section, 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. The second section, Digestive Diseases and Functional Disorders, describes nearly 40 different diseases and disorders affecting the digestive system. These include appendicitis, bleeding in the digestive tract, celiac disease, colostomy, constipation, constipation in children, Crohn's disease, cyclic vomiting syndrome, diarrhea, diverticulosis and diverticulitis, gallstones, gas in the digestive tract, heartburn (gastroesophageal reflux disease), hemorrhoids, hernias, Hirschsprung's disease, ileostomy, indigestion (dyspepsia), intestinal pseudo-obstruction, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), IBS in children, lactose intolerance, Menetrier's disease, rapid gastric emptying, short bowel syndrome, ulcerative colitis, ulcers, Whipple's disease, and Zollinger Ellison syndrome. The final section offers a glossary of terms, a subject index and a directory of digestive diseases organizations (which includes website and email addresses as available). Material in the book was collected from a wide range of government agencies, nonprofit organizations, and periodicals. |
| Format: |
Monograph/Book |
| Language: |
English. |
| Major Keywords: |
Digestive System Diseases. Information Resources. Diagnosis. Therapy. Diagnostic Tests. Digestion. Physiology. Health Promotion. |
| Minor Keywords: |
Gastrointestinal System. Inflammatory Bowel Syndrome. Constipation. Celiac Disease. Colostomy. Gastrointestinal Bleeding. Motility Disorders. Diarrhea. Gallstones. Flatulence. Irritable Bowel Syndrome. Lactose Intolerance. Ulcer. Patient Education. Patient Care Management. |
| Publication Number: |
DDBK07597 |
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