As a gastroenterologist, Dr. Brian E. Lacy is well aware of the concerns and frustrations that surround IBS. He has written this compassionate and readable book to explain all aspects of the disorder -- from causes to symptoms, from diagnosis to treatment -- for everyone who struggles with irritable bowel syndrome.
In Making Sense of IBS, Dr. Lacy addresses the questions people most frequently ask, including how IBS develops, how it is diagnosed, how to distinguish symptoms of IBS from symptoms of other medical disorders, how the symptoms are affected by stress, the effectiveness of alternative and complementary therapies, available prescription medications, and whether IBS is hereditary. He provides tips on preparing for an office visit with a health care provider, a list of patient-based resources, a glossary of medical terms, and profiles of patients seeking -- and finding -- solutions.
A complete guide for people with IBS and their families, this is an essential tool for understanding and living with this common and sometimes debilitating disorder.
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As a gastroenterologist, Dr. Brian E. Lacy is well aware of the concerns and frustrations that surround IBS. He has written this compassionate and readable book to explain all aspects of the disorder -- from causes to symptoms, from diagnosis to treatment -- for everyone who struggles with irritable bowel syndrome.
In Making Sense of IBS, Dr. Lacy addresses the questions people most frequently ask, including how IBS develops, how it is diagnosed, how to distinguish symptoms of IBS from symptoms of other medical disorders, how the symptoms are affected by stress, the effectiveness of alternative and complementary therapies, available prescription medications, and whether IBS is hereditary. He provides tips on preparing for an office visit with a health care provider, a list of patient-based resources, a glossary of medical terms, and profiles of patients seeking -- and finding -- solutions.
A complete guide for people with IBS and their families, this is an essential tool for understanding and living with this common and sometimes debilitating disorder.
Imprint | Johns Hopkins University Press |
Country of origin | United States |
Series | A Johns Hopkins Press Health Book |
Release date | November 2006 |
Availability | Supplier out of stock. If you add this item to your wish list we will let you know when it becomes available. |
First published | October 2006 |
Authors | Brian E. Lacy |
Illustrators | Jackie Schaffer |
Dimensions | 229 x 152 x 21mm (L x W x T) |
Format | Paperback - Trade |
Pages | 320 |
ISBN-13 | 978-0-8018-8456-6 |
Barcode | 9780801884566 |
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LSN | 0-8018-8456-X |