Making Sense of Ibs: A Physician Answers Your Questions about Irritable Bowel Syndrome

Format: Paperback Language: English ISBN: 1421411156 ISBN13: 9781421411156 Release Date: December 2013 Publisher: Johns Hopkins University Press Length: 392 Pages Weight: 1.40 lbs. Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0" Age Range: 18 years and up Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher Vital information about new treatments and dietary factors affecting irritable bowel syndrome. IBS, which affects almost one in six Americans, is characterized by abdominal pain, bloating, gas, and diarrhea or constipation. Today more than ever before, physicians are able to diagnose this complex disorder, understand and explain its origins, and develop a treatment plan that effectively meets the individual needs of a patient.Drawing on his many years of experience treating people who have symptoms of IBS, Dr. Brian E. Lacy explains normal digestion, the causes of IBS, how IBS is diagnosed, and what to expect with treatment. He also explores special topics such as IBS in children and psy