Digestive Diseases and Disorders Sourcebook

This sourcebook offers basic consumer health information about diseases and disorders that impact the upper and lower digestive system including celiac disease, constipation, Crohn's disease, cyclic vomiting syndrome, diarrhea, diverticulosis and divericulitis, gallstones, heartburn, hemorrhoids, hernias, indigestion (dyspepsia), irritable bowel syndrome, lactose intolerance, ulcers, and more. Also provides information about medication and other treatments, tips for maintaining a healthy digestive tract, a glossary, and a directory of digestive diseases organizations.