A practical guide to reflux : causes, consequences and care / John W. Birk, editor.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Birk, John W.

Series:

Digestive diseases--research and clinical developments series.

Digestive diseases--research and clinical developments

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Gastroesophageal reflux.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (98 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

New York : Nova Science Publishers, c2012.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

This book provides a comprehensive look at this common disease written in medical journal style but designed to be read by anyone with an interest in the condition. This book can be used as a reference source or as a general knowledge enhancer. The volume contains hard to find practical advice on testing and treatment of reflux with helpful nuances from an experienced practitioner. The various advanced technologies to diagnose reflux such as wireless pH monitoring, sedationless endoscopy and Capsule endoscopy are reviewed. Also included is a learned discussion about the recent topic of non-acid reflux and how reflux relates to motility disorders of the oesophagus. Alternatives to medications are discussed along with practice experience on their success.

Contents:

Gastroesophageal reflux disease : incidence and epidemiology / Deepika Devuni

Causes and consequences of GERD / Marcy Coash

Diagnosis of GERD / Maria Johnson

Treatment of GERD / Priya Rangasamy.

Notes:

"Nova biomedical."

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

1-61470-152-0

OCLC:

923661303