Contemporary Diagnosis and Management of Irritable Bowel Syndrome [Paperback]

Douglas A. Drossman (Author), MD (Author), Anthony J. Lembo (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 31, 2009 | ISBN-10: 188406597X | ISBN-13: 978-1884065972 | Edition: 1

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is characterized by chronic or recurrent abdominal pain or discomfort, usually accompanied by constipation and/or diarrhea. This informative handbook explores the epidemiology and pathophysiology of IBS, as well as effective therapies. Lifestyle and diet considerations are also discussed.

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About the Author

Douglas A. Drossman, MD is a Professor of Medicine and Psychiatry in the Division of Digestive Diseases at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC.

Anthony J. Lembo, MD is an Instructor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School in the Department of Gastroenterology at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston, MA.

Product Details

• Paperback: 147 pages
• Publisher: Handbooks in Health Care Co.; 1 edition (July 31, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 188406597X
• ISBN-13: 978-1884065972
• Product Dimensions: 6.9 x 4.2 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,818,534 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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