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Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), chronic constipation or diarrhea, difficulty swallowing, chronic indigestion, chronic abdominal pain — if you or someone you love is one of the 40 percent of people worldwide who suffer from any of these conditions, you need to read this book.
Gut Feelings: Disorders of Gut-Brain Interaction and the Patient-Doctor Relationship is written for patients and their doctors by internationally acclaimed gastroenterologist Douglas A. Drossman, MD, and patient advocate Johannah Ruddy, MEd. It contains up-to-date knowledge on the science, diagnosis, and treatment of all the Disorders of Gut-Brain Interaction (formerly called Functional GI Disorders) and offers techniques to maximize the patient-doctor relationship.
For the patient, it will help you to:
- Understand and manage your GI symptoms and improve the care you receive
- Talk with your doctors — learn what to say, what to ask, and what to do when the visit is not going well
- Find the best clinical programs for treating DGBI
- Understand why you have symptoms when all tests are negative
The book also helps doctors to understand this often-overlooked set of disorders:
- Learn the pathophysiology, diagnosis, and treatment of all Disorders of Gut-Brain Interaction (DGBI)
- Elicit accurate information from the medical interview to make a precise diagnosis
- Acquire communication skills to better connect with your patients
Learn more in our review of the book!
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