"e;This is the reference guide you dream about--answers to all your important questions written in a language you can understand. For everyone who wants better health and peace of mind."e; --Diane Sawyer, Co-anchor of ABC News' Good Morning America and PrimeTime Thursday "e;An important, practical, easy-to-read, and easy-to-understand source of information for anyone with a chronic gastrointestinal problem."e; --Isadore Rosenfeld, M.D., Rossi Distinguished Professor of Clinical Medicine at Weill Medical College of Cornell University and bestselling author Digestive ailments, whether mild or life-threatening, are a major concern for millions of people--and they can be difficult to diagnose and treat. Now, in this essential reference book, Dr. Paul Miskovitz, a physician at one of the world's top medical institutions, helps you understand the causes, symptoms, diagnoses, and medical treatments for a wide range of gastrointestinal disorders--everything from heartburn to IBS to hepatitis C. This comprehensive, user-friendly guide begins with an overview of how your gastrointestinal system works and how it is affected by lifestyle, age, and emotions. Dr. Miskovitz then explains the disorders that can affect your esophagus, stomach, intestine, gallbladder, liver, pancreas, colon, and abdominal cavity--revealing how to identify and treat problems and, in most cases, prevent them. You'll also learn how to: * Maintain a healthy gastrointestinal system through diet, exercise, checkups, and screenings * Find the right gastroenterologist for you * Identify symptoms and get an accurate diagnosis * Prevent gastrointestinal problems when you travel Complete with a list of organizations that provide information and support, The Doctor's Guide to Gastrointestinal Health is the ultimate resource for you and your family.

"This is the reference guide you dream about--answers to all yourimportant questions written in a language you can understand. Foreveryone who wants better health and peace of mind."Diane Sawyer, Co-anchor of ABC News' Good Morning America andPrimeTime Thursday"An important, practical, easy-to-read, and easy-to-understandsource of information for anyone with a chronic gastrointestinalproblem."Isadore Rosenfeld, M.D., Rossi Distinguished Professor ofClinical Medicine at Weill Medical College of Cornell Universityand bestselling authorDigestive ailments, whether mild or life-threatening, are a majorconcern for millions of people--and they can be difficult todiagnose and treat. Now, in this essential reference book, Dr. PaulMiskovitz, a physician at one of the world's top medicalinstitutions, helps you understand the causes, symptoms, diagnosesand medical treatments for a wide range of gastrointestinaldisorders--everything from heartburn to IBS to hepatitis C.This comprehensive, user-friendly guide begins with an overview ofhow your gastrointestinal system works and how it is affected bylifestyle, age, and emotions. Dr. Miskovitz then explains thedisorders that can affect your esophagus, stomach, intestinegallbladder, liver, pancreas, colon, and abdominalcavity--revealing how to identify and treat problems and, in mostcases, prevent them. You'll also learn how to:* Maintain a healthy gastrointestinal system through dietexercise, checkups, and screenings* Find the right gastroenterologist for you* Identify symptoms and get an accurate diagnosis* Prevent gastrointestinal problems when you travelComplete with a list of organizations that provide information andsupport, The Doctor's Guide to Gastrointestinal Health is theultimate resource for you and your family.

Introduction.PART I: UNDERSTANDING HOW YOUR GUT WORKS AND HOW TO IDENTIFYPROBLEMS.1. What We Know about the Gut: Yesterday, Today, andTomorrow.2. How to Find A Gastroenterologist and the ProperDiagnosis.3. What You Need to Know about Endoscopic Procedures forDiagnosis and Treatment.PART II: MEDICAL TREATMENT FOR DISORDERS AND DISEASES OF THEGASTROINTESTINAL SYSTEM.4. The Esophagus.Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease.Benign Esophageal Tumors and Cancer.Other Disorders of the Esophagus.5. The Stomach.Dyspepsia, Gastritis, and Ulcers.Benign Gastric Tumors and Stomach Cancer.Other Disorders of the Stomach.6. The Small Intestine.Celiac Disease.Other Disorders of the Small Intestine.7. The Gallbladder.Gallstones.Other Conditions of the Gallbladder.8. The Pancreas.Pancreatitis and Pancreatic Cancer.9. The Liver.Hepatitis.Cholestatic and Metabolic Liver Diseases.Cirrhosis of the Liver and Liver Failure.Liver Biopsy, Tumors, Cancer, and Transplantation.Other Conditions of the Liver.10. The Colon and Rectum.Inflammatory Bowel Disease.Irritable Bowel Syndrome.Diverticulosis and Diverticulitis.Colon Polyps and Polyposis Syndromes.Colon Cancer.Anorectal and Perianal Disorders.11. The Abdominal Cavity.Abdominal Wall and Groin Hernias.Appendicitis.PART III: MAINTAINING GASTROINTESTINAL HEALTH.12. A Commonsense Guide to Diet and Exercise.Appendix: Resources.Index.