Synopses & Reviews
Gastrointestinal symptoms are one of the most frequent complaints heard by family physicians. The most common of these complaints relate to the upper G.I. tract and include belching, gas, acid, heartburn, and indigestion.
50 Ways to Relieve Heartburn, Reflux, and Ulcers is a quick and easy-to-follow volume that offers fifty solutions to these and other chronic and acute upper G.I. episodes. You will learn about symptoms, treatments, and management techniques and, in the case of ulcers, whether you should be screened for H. pylori. Additionally, the book offers a comprehensive overview of major medications, tells you what questions to ask your doctor, and describes "red flag" symptoms as well as the effects of smoking, overeating, caffeine, and a sedentary lifestyle on upper G.I. disorders.
Synopsis
At sometime in their lives, as many as 70 percent of Americans will suffer from gastrointestinal disorders. 50 Ways to Relieve Heartburn, Reflux, and Ulcers is a quick and easy volume that offers 50 solutions to chronic and acute gastrointestinal episodes. Includes information on symptoms, treatments, and management techniques as well as an evaluation of major over-the-counter medications. Also provides the latest information on h. pylori and ulcers.
About the Author
M. Sara Rosenthal, M.S., is a medical journalist and educator and the author of many acclaimed health books. She is an associate of the Centre for Health Promotion, University of Toronto, a World Health Organization Collaborating Centre in health promotion.