Download or read book Colonic Motility written by Sushil K. Sarna and published by Biota Publishing. This book was released on 2010-11-01 with total page 159 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Three distinct types of contractions perform colonic motility functions. Rhythmic phasic contractions (RPCs) cause slow net distal propulsion with extensive mixing/turning over. Infrequently occurring giant migrating contractions (GMCs) produce mass movements. Tonic contractions aid RPCs in their motor function. The spatiotemporal patterns of these contractions differ markedly. The amplitude and distance of propagation of a GMC are several-fold larger than those of an RPC. The enteric neurons and smooth muscle cells are the core regulators of all three types of contractions. The regulation of contractions by these mechanisms is modifiable by extrinsic factors: CNS, autonomic neurons, hormones, inflammatory mediators, and stress mediators. Only the GMCs produce descending inhibition, which accommodates the large bolus being propelled without increasing muscle tone. The strong compression of the colon wall generates afferent signals that are below nociceptive threshold in healthy subjects. However, these signals become nociceptive; if the amplitudes of GMCs increase, afferent nerves become hypersensitive, or descending inhibition is impaired. The GMCs also provide the force for rapid propulsion of feces and descending inhibition to relax the internal anal sphincter during defecation. The dysregulation of GMCs is a major factor in colonic motility disorders: irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), and diverticular disease (DD). Frequent mass movements by GMCs cause diarrhea in diarrhea predominant IBS, IBD, and DD, while a decrease in the frequency of GMCs causes constipation. The GMCs generate the afferent signals for intermittent short-lived episodes of abdominal cramping in these disorders. Epigenetic dysregulation due to adverse events in early life is one of the major factors in generating the symptoms of IBS in adulthood.
Download or read book Sleisenger Fordtran s Gastrointestinal and Liver Disease written by Mark Feldman and published by . This book was released on 2006 with total page 2889 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Provide evidence-based perspectives on all clinically relevant topics, explaining step by step how to apply the latest advances in practice. Succinct yet comprehensive discussions provide just the right amount of clinical detail. Plus, a consistent organization and full-color art program enable you to quickly and easily access needed information. Offers more than 1,000 illustrations, photographs, and tables (400 in full color) that promote a visual grasp of the material. Presents coverage of the hottest topics in today's practice, including GERD, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, ulcerative colitis, and Barretts esophagus, as well as the psychosocial aspects of gastrointestinal and liver diseases. Features four new chapters covering complimentary and alternative medicine palliative care gastrointestinal stromal tumor (GIST) and eosinophilic disorders, plus expanded information on obesity and nutrition.
Download or read book Diseases of the Abdomen and Pelvis 2018 2021 written by Juerg Hodler and published by Springer. This book was released on 2018-03-20 with total page 262 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This open access book deals with imaging of the abdomen and pelvis, an area that has seen considerable advances over the past several years, driven by clinical as well as technological developments. The respective chapters, written by internationally respected experts in their fields, focus on imaging diagnosis and interventional therapies in abdominal and pelvic disease; they cover all relevant imaging modalities, including magnetic resonance imaging, computed tomography, and positron emission tomography. As such, the book offers a comprehensive review of the state of the art in imaging of the abdomen and pelvis. It will be of interest to general radiologists, radiology residents, interventional radiologists, and clinicians from other specialties who want to update their knowledge in this area.
Download or read book Chronic Diarrhea in Children written by Emanuel Lebenthal and published by Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. This book was released on 1984 with total page 600 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book ABC of Psychological Medicine written by Richard Mayou and published by BMJ Books. This book was released on 2003-02-14 with total page 72 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book provides both the evidence and the guidance to enable doctors to improve their assessment and management of the psychological and behavioural aspects of the most common problems presenting in general medical care. It summarises the recent research evidence and provides common sense guidance on how psychological and psychiatric aspects of illness can be addressed within the medical consultation.
Download or read book The Sensitive Gut written by Michael Lasalandra and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2001-12-11 with total page 230 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Looks at ways to prevent and treat such disorders as dyspepsia, reflux disease, irritable bowl syndrome, constipation, and diarrhea.
Download or read book Mayo Clinic on Digestive Health written by Sahil Khanna and published by Rosetta Books. This book was released on 2020-01-22 with total page 446 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Identify and treat digestive problems before they become difficult to manage—with this comprehensive reference from the world-renowned Mayo Clinic. Digestive problems are among the most common reasons people see doctors and take medication. This updated fourth edition of Mayo Clinic on Digestive Health is an authoritative yet practical reference manual that includes information on everything from healthy digestion to cancer treatment. The book is packed with helpful advice on treating common digestive conditions and preventing serious disease, with information on: Belching, bloating and gas • Celiac disease • Colorectal cancer • Constipation and diarrhea • Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis • Diverticular disease • Gallbladder disease • Heartburn and GERD • Irritable bowel syndrome • Liver disease • Pancreatic disease • Swallowing difficulties • Ulcers and stomach pain Also covered are diagnostic testing, mealtime recommendations and self-care tips for relieving discomfort, and the latest information on endoscopic ultrasound, virtual colonoscopy, and the newer minimally invasive treatments for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).
Download or read book Know Your Gut written by Andrew Plaut and published by Bookbaby. This book was released on 2021-06-07 with total page 134 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Know Your Gut has been written to inform persons with gastrointestinal illnesses why they feel the way they do and suggests ways to help them feel better. The book has been written for patients in plain English and is free of jargon and complex medical terms. The illnesses and symptoms covered are among the most common that persons bring to their medical caregivers and advises how to prepare for the medical visit, and what to ask the doctor. Topics include common and sometimes overlooked causes of abdominal pain, acid reflux, swallowing problems and choking, gallstones, faulty food absorption, SIBO, diarrhea, constipation, stress causing gut disorders, testing for colon cancer, diet, hemorrhoids, gas and bloating, and diverticulitis. Know Your Gut gives guidance on which gastrointestinal illnesses require urgent care by healthcare professionals and which ones can be treated at home using care plans described in detail. Every sentence in this book has been written by a gastroenterologist who has long experience in treating persons with digestive tract illness, and each topic has the patient squarely in mind.
Download or read book Nutrition and Gastrointestinal Disease written by Mark H. DeLegge and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2007-10-15 with total page 338 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Nutritional support of people with gastrointestinal impairment is critical to treatment and ultimately successful management. As such, gastroenterologists should be experts in nutrition and knowledgeable about the affects of nutrition on disease management. Nutritional and Gastrointestinal Disease fulfills that need, serving as a hands-on, practical reference in nutrition support for the clinical gastroenterologist and other clinicians with similar interests. The volume offers expert nutritional knowledge and management ideas as well as methodology for combating problems such as short bowel syndrome, inflammatory bowel disease, celiac disease and obesity. Renowned authorities also investigate nutrition’s influence on such issues as liver failure and acute pancreatitis. While gastroenterology training programs around the world remain deficient in their nutrition curriculum, Nutritional and Gastrointestinal Disease provides a comprehensive and groundbreaking support for clinical gastroenterologists.
Download or read book Psychogastroenterology for Adults written by Simon R. Knowles and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2019-09-16 with total page 372 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The brain-gut connection has been increasingly implicated in biopsychosocial well-being. While there are numerous factors that directly and indirectly impact on how the gut and the brain interact, there is a growing awareness that gastrointestinal conditions need to be viewed and treated as part of a multidisciplinary approach. Psychogastroenterology for Adults: A Handbook for Mental Health Professionals is the first book to provide mental health professionals with an evidence-based, practical guide for working with patients living with gastrointestinal conditions. Timely and accessibly written, this book provides a unique, comprehensive introduction to psychogastroenterology, offering a step-by-step guide to evidence-based psychological treatment protocols. Broad in scope and expertise, the book is divided into four parts. It opens with an overview of the field, moving on to outline psychological concerns and conditions in gastroenterological (GI) cohorts. Further, it covers various approaches to psychogastroenterology, including psychopharmacological and eHealth practices. In closing, the book looks to the future, providing guidance on supervision in psychogastroenterology, and exploring challenges in the field. Written by experts in the field, this book will be an indispensable resource for those who wish to enhance their knowledge and practice of psychogastroenterology in the mental health profession, including psychologists, psychiatrists, psychosomatic medicine specialists, nurses and social workers.
Download or read book A Woman s Guide to a Healthy Stomach written by Jacqueline Wolf and published by Harlequin. This book was released on 2012-03-20 with total page 355 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Explains the causes and cures for women's most common digestive ailments as well as more serious, life-altering conditions, providing the latest information on such topics as probiotics, heartburn, medications, and special diets.
Download or read book Irritable Bowel Syndrome the Mind body Brain gut Connection written by William B. Salt and published by Parkview Publishing. This book was released on 1997 with total page 348 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An 8-step, 12-week plan for living a healthy life with a functional bowel disorder or colitis.
Download or read book Integrative Gastroenterology written by Gerard E. Mullin and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2019-09-27 with total page 464 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Digestive complaints have become increasingly common. Recent statistics show that gastrointestinal complaints account for nearly a third of all visits to primary care doctors and that nearly one in two Americans suffer from digestive disease. Millions more suffer from conditions such as migraine headaches, arthritis, mood disorders, chronic fatigue, asthma, allergies, and menstrual dysfunction, which are all related to a disorder in digestive health. Despite the evidence in support of integrative approaches to treatment and prevention of digestive symptoms, these approaches are largely overlooked in treating gastrointestinal disorders. Rather, treatment plans tend to be exclusively pharmacologically based and have appreciable toxicity. Integrative Gastroenterology, Second edition, is a comprehensive guide to helping health care practitioners understand and appreciate how to manage patients with gastrointestinal conditions integrating conventional and complimentary approaches. This text reviews the latest advances in science and research with regards to the gut microbiome, physiology, and interconnections between the gut and other organ systems. Coverage includes a diverse range of treatment methods, such as probiotics, meditation, massage, yoga, supplements, special diets, energy medicine, homeopathy, and acupuncture, as well as a special section devoted to mind-body medicine in digestive health and disease. In discussing unconventional treatments, the authors address many of the controversies that surround the remedies.
Download or read book Rome III written by Douglas A. Drossman and published by Degnon Associates, Incorporated. This book was released on 2006-01-01 with total page 1048 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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Download or read book The Gut Solution written by Michael Lawson and published by . This book was released on 2014-01-08 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Children suffer and parents worry when stomach pain, diarrhea, constipation, indigestion, and bloating become chronic and these problems can be disruptive to the whole family. In an age of advanced medical technology, why are so many children still suffering? In The Gut Solution, Drs. Lawson and Del Pozo reveal the best solution available for functional gastrointestinal disorders like irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and recurrent abdominal pain (RAP). Their program, SEEDS, encompasses the essential information and guidance to help families manage these common and often difficult digestive problems. The Gut Solution walks parents and caregivers through SEEDS (Stress Management, Education, Exercise, Diet & Sleep) clearly explaining not only the underlying physiological and biological issues at play, but the neurological, behavioral, and emotional factors in irritable bowel syndrome and abdominal pain and most importantly, what can be done about it. SEEDS is a highly successful program that has been taught to more than 400 children since 2006 with sustained positive results. The results were presented and received critical acclaim at the prestigious AGA Research Symposium at Digestive Disease week in Orlando, Florida in 2013.
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