First Steps to living with Digestive Problems: First Steps series
Ebook
Overview
Digestive problems can come in many guises, from difficulties in swallowing, through the stomach, to constipation, wind, IBS and beyond. In this handy introductory guide, GP and author Simon Atkins explains the issues in layman’s language. He covers both what we can do for ourselves, and when we need to call on professional help. As digestive problems become more widespread and more acute - often fuelled by stress, obesity, lack of exercise and poor health - we all need to know what to do and when. This book covers food intolerance, medical treatments, what to be concerned about, dietary treatments, therapy and more.
Understanding digestive problems - from one end to the other!
Contents
Introduction 6
1 The mechanics of digestion 9
2 Checking out the bowels 15
3 Indigestion 24
4 Gallstones 34
5 Food intolerances 40
6 Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) 1: What is it? 49
7 Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) 2: How is it treated? 54
8 Diverticular disease 63
9 Inflammatory bowel disease 69
10 Cancers of the digestive system 77
11 A sore bottom 85
Appendix: Useful resources 92
Product Details
- Title : First Steps to Living With Digestive Problems
- Author: Atkins, Simon
- Publisher: Lion Books
- Publication Date: 2016
- ISBN: 9780745970424