Main description:

In the popular Q and A format of the Your Questions Answered series, this book provides succinct, expert information on the range of GI problems encountered in primary care, arranged by the symptoms GPs deal with rather than by condition. With an emphasis on evidence-based, up-to-date knowledge, the authors discus all aspects of this serious condition, including the use of OTC and prescription drugs, the best management guidelines for particular conditions, and identifying when to refer onto secondary care. Some frequently asked patient questions, in non-medical language, are included, and there is a list of sources of further information and patient support.

Contents:

Preface
How to use this book
The mouth and disorders of swallowing
Dyspepsia and gastro-oesophageal reflux disease
Other upper gastrointestinal problems
Jaundice and liver disease
Iron deficiency anaemia
Irritable bowel syndrome
Constipation
Diarrhoea
Rectal bleeding and bowel cancer
Extraintestinal manifestations of gastrointestinal tract disease
Nutrition and obesity diets
Screening and surveillance in gastroenterology
Investigations in gastroenterology
Drug therapy in gastroenterology
Chemotherapy in gastrointestinal tract cancers
Appendix 1: Useful organisations and websites
Appendix 2: Drugs commonly used in gastroenterological practice
References
List of patient questions