Mayo Clinic on Digestive Health

This book, published by a respected medical institution-Mayo Clinic, helps you to identify, manage and prevent digestive disorders, so as to enable the reader enjoy life with less stomach and intestinal upset. This easy to understand book focuses on a variety of digestive symptoms, including heartburn, abdominal pain, constipation and diarrhea, as well as common conditions that are often possible. It is a comprehensive guide to understanding why digestive problems occur, what you can do to manage or prevent them, and when you should see a doctor. The book covers common complaints such as lactose intolerance, indigestion, IBS, gas, bloating and ulcers as well as information on common diagnostic tests such as x-rays, blood tests, and upper and lower endoscopy. The opening chapters focus on the biology of digestion and how to keep it functioning properly. Non-disease related topics include developing good eating habits; losing weight and exercise are also included for total insight in the topic. This book is based on the expertise of Mayo Clinic doctors and the advice they give day in and day out in caring for their patients.