The Doctor's Guide to Gastrointestinal Health (ePub)

"This is the reference guide you dream about--answers to all your
important questions written in a language you can understand. For
everyone who wants better health and peace of mind."

--Diane Sawyer, Co-anchor of ABC News' Good Morning America and
PrimeTime Thursday

"An important, practical, easy-to-read, and easy-to-understand
source of information for anyone with a chronic gastrointestinal
problem."

--Isadore Rosenfeld, M.D., Rossi Distinguished Professor of
Clinical Medicine at Weill Medical College of Cornell University
and bestselling author

Digestive ailments, whether mild or life-threatening, are a major
concern for millions of people--and they can be difficult to
diagnose and treat. Now, in this essential reference book, Dr. Paul
Miskovitz, a physician at one of the world's top medical
institutions, helps you understand the causes, symptoms, diagnoses,
and medical treatments for a wide range of gastrointestinal
disorders--everything from heartburn to IBS to hepatitis C.

This comprehensive, user-friendly guide begins with an overview of
how your gastrointestinal system works and how it is affected by
lifestyle, age, and emotions. Dr. Miskovitz then explains the
disorders that can affect your esophagus, stomach, intestine,
gallbladder, liver, pancreas, colon, and abdominal
cavity--revealing how to identify and treat problems and, in most
cases, prevent them. You'll also learn how to:

* Maintain a healthy gastrointestinal system through diet,
exercise, checkups, and screenings

* Find the right gastroenterologist for you

* Identify symptoms and get an accurate diagnosis

* Prevent gastrointestinal problems when you travel

Complete with a list of organizations that provide information and
support, The Doctor's Guide to Gastrointestinal Health is the
ultimate resource for you and your family.