Healing Heartburn (A Johns Hopkins Press Health Book) (Paperback)

by Lawrence J. Cheskin MD FACP (Author), Brian E. Lacy PhD MD (Author) "Nearly everyone has at one time or another experienced heartburn, the sensation of burning discomfort or pain behind the breastbone that is often brought on..." (more)
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Editorial Reviews

From Booklist
Cheskin and Lacy provide useful and informative guidance to a problem widespread in the U.S. today. Indeed, heartburn seems to have reached almost epidemic proportions, judging from the plethora of TV and radio advertisements for nostrums against it. Cheskin and Lacy describe the anatomy of the area affected by heartburn and show how various types and degrees of it arise. They explode several myths, among them that acid isn't the only chemical that causes gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD); that sufferers don't produce more stomach acid than their nonsuffering friends; and that spicy foods won't provoke GERD. As for interesting truths, they tell us that many have GERD without symptoms and that there is an interesting relationship between GERD and asthma. They describe methods of diagnosis, medical and surgical treatments, possible complications, and changes in lifestyle to deal with heartburn; and they discuss categories of persons especially susceptible to heartburn, such as pregnant women, and research now in the pipeline. William Beatty
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"Cheskin and Lacy provide useful and informative guidance to a problem widespread in the U.S. today... They explode several myths, among them that acid isn't the only chemical that causes gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD); that sufferers don't produce more stomach acid than their nonsuffering friends; and that spicy foods won't provoke GERD. As for interesting truths, they tell us that many have GERD without symptoms and that there is an interesting relationship between GERD and asthma." -- Booklist

"[Healing Heartburn] distinguishes itself by appealing to a lay audience without insulting the clinician... a welcome addition to those interested in the prevalent disorder of GERD." -- Joseph Boullata, Nutrition in Clinical Practice

"Healing Heartburn is informative, easy to read, and provides an excellent overview of the subject with significant detail of GERD and its related issues. I found the clinical case vignettes to be particularly helpful for the lay person or patient. I think this would be an excellent book to stock in physicians offices to be given to patients as a resource for information regarding this particular disease process." -- Nicholas Ferrentino, M.D., The University of Vermont, College of Medicine

"Anyone who has popped an antacid after a fiery bowl of chili... Should welcome [this book]." -- John Langone, New York Times

"A well-written book and an invaluable resource for patients with GERD (Gastroesophageal reflux disease)." -- Sanjib P. Mohanty, M.D. and Douglas Morgan, M.D., M.P.H., Gastroenterology

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Product Details

• Paperback: 210 pages
• Publisher: The Johns Hopkins University Press; 1 edition (March 11, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0801868696
• ISBN-13: 978-0801868696
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6.1 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
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• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #839,146 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

• This item is part of The Johns Hopkins Press Health Books Series.