Books on Stomach Disorder

IBS is an invisible disease - sufferers battle on pretending nothing is wrong and hiding their embarrassing symptoms. And it isn't life-threatening - so why would anyone take it seriously? Yet it can seriously restrict how we live, work and play. Based on their experience as both sufferers and health specialists, Dr Arroll and Professor Dancey provide the latest guidance on causes, diagnosis and treatment, including the hugely significant part played by stress.

Coeliac disease is a digestive problem caused by gluten intolerance. More and more cases are being diagnosed, and doctors now recognize it as a very serious health problem. The symptoms include serious weight loss, pain, fatigue and depression, and many people report enormous improvements as a result of following a gluten-free diet. This handbook contains explanations of the causes and symptoms of coeliac disease, and sets out the diet, including some recipes. There is nutritional advice and special information for elderly sufferers.

Diverticular disease (DD) is a digestive disorder caused by enflamed diverticula, or pouches, in the colon. A common cause is constipation due to lack of fibre in the diet. Diverticulitis is very common, with about 60,000 new cases diagnosed each year in the UK and 300,000 in the USA. Symptoms are usually persistent abdominal pain plus disturbed bowel function (constipation or diarrhoea or alternating between the two). Diverticulitis sometimes becomes very severe leading to perforation of the bowel, forming an abscess or rarely peritonitis. This best-selling book looks at the treatment and self-management of DD - while the doctor can help, particularly with antibiotics, much can be done by the individual to minimise the effects of this condition. This new edition updates this best-selling book. Topics include: The medical treatment of diverticular disease Probiotics ("good" or "friendly" live bacteria and yeasts said to be good for digestive health The increase of diverticular disease in the population Effects of diverticular disease

Apart from being painful and embarrassing, Ulcerative Colitis can severely disrupt a sufferer's life. Part of the intestine becomes inflamed and develops ulcers leading to the colon becoming inflamed preventing water from being absorbed resulting in symptoms including intense diarrhea, cramps, abdominal pain, illness, and most worryingly bowel incontinence. There are about 90,000 sufferers in the UK and this is the first book which focuses in Ulcerative Colitis alone. It provides clear and accessible information about this disorder and explains how to reduce its effects on daily life and outlines the developments in its treatment.

Coeliac disease (CD) is an auto-immune disease caused by intolerance to gluten, affecting around 700,000 people in the UK. Under-diagnosis is a problem, and mild CD in particular is more common than previously thought. This new edition provides the latest on this important condition, and in particular updates the food labelling in line with changing food labelling laws. Topics include: Tests and diagnosis Diet and nutrition Other auto-immune conditions - e.g .type 1 diabetes thyroid disease; other health issues - e.g .lowered fertility, skin problems Living gluten-free - practicalities Children and teenagers Further help and resources, including gluten-free food sources.

IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome) is debilitating and common, affecting up to 20% of the population. Typically, affected individuals struggle to find a solution. In this book, Dr Dawn aims to present effective tips and suggestions. Starting with a lucid explanation of the anatomy of the digestive system, it covers everything from conditions such as diverticulitis and coeliac disease, to food allergy and intolerance, and the difference between them. New research into FODMAPs (a type of carbohydrate in common foods) is also explored. We also look at the physiological mechanisms of IBS, including inflammation of the gut lining, along with advice on lifestyle factors and realistic tips on how to help yourself. Dr Dawn also examines medical tests and examinations, when they may be necessary, and exactly what doctors are looking for.

"The book manages to be comprehensive, easy-to-follow, hugelyinformative ? and quite funny too (refreshing for a healthtitle?)" Mail on Sunday, You Magazine Understand Irritable Bowel Syndrome, and take control This reassuring guide to all aspects of IBS explains how torecognise and manage a wide range of symptoms, and understand thephysical and emotional triggers of this frustrating condition.Inside you'll find expert guidance on the latest conventional andalternative treatment methods alongside information on nutrition,diet, and exercise, helping you to tailor your treatment to suityour needs, take your mind off your IBS, and live life to thefull. Discover how to: Understand the triggers and symptoms of IBS Get an accurate diagnosis and the right medical help Incorporate diet and exercise into your treatment plan Benefit from relaxation and stress-management techniques Live and work with IBS

For Kathleen Nicholls, life with Crohn's disease has been a constant battle against her bowels. Go Your Crohn Way follows the highs and lows of Kathleen's experiences, and is full of useful advice for maintaining self-confidence and positivity while navigating the world of work, relationships, and those conversations. Warm and inspiring, this book demonstrates how Crohn's can be life-changing, but not just for the worse. Kathleen gives advice and tips on adapting and thriving through Crohn's, including a specially created phrasebook, which proves that so long as you know how to ask for the nearest bathroom, globe-trotting is still firmly on the agenda.

Irritable Bowel Syndrome affects 1 in 5 people around the world and is second only to the common cold as a cause of workplace absenteeism. Tracy Parker, a dietician who has spent six years in scientific research on IBS, has found that diet and lifestyle changes are the most effective ways of getting it under control. Along with extensive practical advice on what to eat and what to avoid, she offers in-depth scientific information on the causes and symptoms of the disease, how it's diagnosed, and the dangers of leaving it untreated. To make her advice practically effortless to follow, there are 50 delicious, nutritious recipes, along with simple suggestions for relieving stress and getting support from family and friends.