A Gastroenterologist’s Guide to Gut Health

David M. Novick

doi:10.5771/9781442271999

Summary

Millions of Americans have complaints about, or disorders of, the esophagus, stomach, intestines, liver, gallbladder, or pancreas, all of which comprise the gastrointestinal (GI) tract. This book provides accurate, reliable, and up-to-date information on the most common GI disorders.

Written by a gastroenterologist with decades of clinical and research experience, A Gastroenterologist’s Guide to Gut Health provides the advice that Dr. Novick gives to patients in his practice every day, written in a clear, conversational, and easily understandable style. Advocating strongly for colon cancer screening and prevention, he walks readers through the process of colonoscopy, demystifying the procedure so patients know exactly what to expect. A review of alternatives to colonoscopy are also included.

In addition to colonoscopy and colon cancer, Dr. Novick reviews irritable bowel syndrome, inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis), celiac disease, acid reflux, hepatitis C, hemorrhoids, and many other GI diseases. He provides clear and specific details on best nutrition practices and explains how to get the most out of your visit to the doctor. Anyone with questions about digestive health, prevention, and screening will find here a ready and accessible resource for staying healthy and feeling good.

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Copyright year: 2017
ISBN-Print: 978-1-4422-7198-2
ISBN-Online: 978-1-4422-7199-9
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield, Lanham
Language: English
Pages: 248
Product type: Book Titles

1. Contents No access
Introduction No access Pages 1 - 7
Chapter 1. Preparing for Colonoscopy No access Pages 8 - 14
Chapter 2. Sedation and Anesthesia No access Pages 15 - 18
Chapter 3. The Colonoscopy No access Pages 19 - 25
Chapter 4. Recovery after Colonoscopy No access Pages 26 - 29
Chapter 5. Putting Colonoscopy in Perspective: The Evidence, Quality Issues, and Surveillance Intervals No access Pages 30 - 40
Chapter 6. Colonoscopy: Risks, Alternatives, and Barriers No access Pages 41 - 49
Chapter 7. Overview of Colon Cancer No access Pages 50 - 56
Chapter 8. Diverticulosis and Diverticulitis No access Pages 57 - 60
Chapter 9. Irritable Bowel Syndrome No access Pages 61 - 66
Chapter 10. Crohn’s Disease and Ulcerative Colitis (Inflammatory Bowel Disease) No access Pages 67 - 77
Chapter 11. Clostridium difficile Infection, or C-diff No access Pages 78 - 83
Chapter 12. Hemorrhoids No access Pages 84 - 87
Chapter 13. Evaluation of the Esophagus, Stomach, and Small Intestine No access Pages 88 - 95
Chapter 14. Heartburn and Reflux No access Pages 96 - 111
Chapter 15. Disorders of the Stomach and Small Intestine, Including Celiac Disease No access Pages 112 - 122
Chapter 16. Gallbladder and Pancreas No access Pages 123 - 134
Chapter 17. Hepatitis C No access Pages 135 - 149
Chapter 18. Cirrhosis and the Spectrum of Liver Disease No access Pages 150 - 166
Chapter 19. Healthy Eating No access Pages 167 - 182
Chapter 20. How to Get the Most out of Your Visit to the Doctor No access Pages 183 - 186
Acknowledgments No access Pages 187 - 188
Notes No access Pages 189 - 196
Glossary No access Pages 197 - 216
Bibliography No access Pages 217 - 230
For Further Reading No access Pages 231 - 232
Partnership with GI Charities No access Pages 233 - 234
Index No access Pages 235 - 246
About the Author No access Pages 247 - 248