Full Description
"Irritable Bowel Syndrome: A Clinican's Guide" provides a very up-to-date overview of this controversial disease, focusing in particular on diagnosis, management and treatment, but also covering epidemiology and new pathophysiologic advances. Tailored to the needs of today's practicing clinician, the book clearly explains the role of diet in treatment of IBS, the use of antidepressants, bulking agents and antispasmodics, as well as including a thorough review of serotinergic drugs and emerging treatments and pharmacotherapies. The management of the disease from the primary care perspective, and the relationship between the doctor and the patient in the treatment of the disease, are also comprehensively covered. There is an evaluation for the evidence for procedures in all chapters. The book is edited and written by a team of internationally renowned contributors from around the globe, who represent some of the leading names in IBS treatment and research. The book is beautifully illustrated throughout with full color artworks, tables and graphs, especially created for this title, which help understanding and clarify difficult concepts. Summary boxes appear throughout the text, highlighting key information. "Irritable Bowel Syndrome" will be an invaluable resource to all gastroenterologists, and will be an indispensable guide to internists, family care and general practitioners.
Contents
CONTENTS Clinical diagnosis of irritable bowel syndrome George F. Longstreth Determinants of consulting behaviour G. Richard Locke III World view of irritable bowel syndrome W. Grant Thompson Relations between chronic stress and bowel symptoms Ethelle J. Bennett and John E. Kellow Role of sexual of physical abuse in irritable bowel syndrome Natasha A. Koloski and Nicholas J. Talley The relationship between irritable bowel syndrome and psychiatric disorder Francis Creed Altered CNS processing of visceral pain in irritable bowel syndrome Howard Mertz Evidence of abnormal rectal sensitivity in irritable bowel syndrome Lesley A. Houghton The role of gas in irritable bowel syndrome Eamonn M.M. Quigley Post-infectious irritable bowel syndrome Robin C. Spiller Importance of serotonergic mechanisms in GI motility and sensation Michael D. Gershon 12. Mechanisms of functional dyspepsia and its relation to irritable bowel syndrome Maura Corsetti and Jan Tack Overview: the doctor-patient relationship Sidney F. Phillips Managing irritable bowel syndrome: the perspective from primary care Roger Jones 15. Role of diet and bulking agents in treatment of irritable bowel syndrome Robert J. Atkinson and John O. Hunter Psychotherapy in irritable bowel syndrome Peter J. Whorwell and Elspeth Guthrie Antidepressant for irritable bowel syndrome Ray E. Clouse and Patrick J. Lustman Therapeutic utility of antispasmodics in irritable bowel syndrome Robert Bulat, Christina Caldarelli and Gervais Tougas Emerging therapies for irritable bowel syndrome Michael Camilleri Index Clinic, Rochester
