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- a guide for patients on understanding and addressing common gastrointestinal issues
- Draws on Western and Eastern methodologies and integrative and functional medicine
- Written by experts based on scientific and medical knowledge and real-world experience
One billion or more individuals worldwide experience digestive or gastrointestinal (GI) problems, including acid reflux, bloating, constipation, diarrhea, and many others. This book was written with them in mind and to help them. In this comprehensive yet high-yield and patient-friendly book, trusted medical expert Dr. James H. Tabibian shares his professional insights and personal experiences to empower patients to gain better understanding of and control over their digestive health. This book addresses questions that commonly arise among those with GI problems, such as "What condition do I really have?", "Should I be worried?", "At what point do I need to see a specialist?", "What should I tell the doctor?", "Is the doctor ordering the right tests for me?", "What treatment options are there and which ones work best for me?", and more. It presents crucial tenets and up-to-date scientific knowledge across the spectrum of common GI problems, providing a summary of definitions and key terms, underlying causes, and the vast array of pharmacological and non-pharmacological therapeutic options. Drawing upon both Western and Eastern methodologies and a combination of integrative and functional medicine, this book provides important practical information to help navigate life with GI problems, the complexities of modern healthcare, and the quest for digestive wellness, debunking misconceptions along the way. Table of Contents- Gastrointestinal Anatomy and Function: A High-Yield Overview
- The Burden of Digestive Problems: Common and Impactful
- Distinguishing Benign Symptoms from Red Flags
- Genes, Food, Environment, and Beyond
- Flow Problems: Digestive Tract Blockages and Dysmotility
- The Intestinal Microbiome: Friends, Foes, and Unknowns
- The Role of Stress and Psychological Factors
- Effectively Navigating the Path to Seeing a Subspecialist
- Following a Practical Sequence in Testing
- The Unifying Diagnosis: Often but Not Always Correct
- Seeking a Second Opinion: When and Where
- Initial Approaches: Lifestyle and Dietary Modifications
- Over-the-Counter and Prescription Medications
- Complementary and Alternative Medicine Approaches
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