This note covers the following topics:
Abdominal Adhesions, Acid Reflux in Adults, Anatomic Problems of the Lower GI
Tract, Appendicitis, Barrett's Esophagus, Celiac Disease, Colon Polyps,
Constipation, Crohn's Disease, Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome,Diarrhea, Diverticulosis
and Diverticulitis, Dumping Syndrome, Foodborne Illnesses, Gallstones, Gas,
Gastritis, Gastroparesis, GI Bleeding, Hemorrhoids, Indigestion, Inguinal
Hernia, Intestinal Pseudo-obstruction, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Lactose
Intolerance, Liver Disease, Menetrier’s Disease, Microscopic Colitis, Ostomy
Surgery of the Bowel, Pancreatitis, Peptic Ulcers, Proctitis, Short Bowel
Syndrome, Smoking and the Digestive System, Ulcerative Colitis, Viral
Gastroenteritis, Whipple Disease, Your Digestive System and How It Works,
Zollinger-Ellison.
This note covers the
following topics: anatomy, Physiology and Congenital Conditions of the GIT,
Oesophagus, Stomach, Small intestine and colon, Anal canal, Vermiform appendix
and peritoneal cavity.
The stomach is not just a digestive organ.
In fact, it carries many important duties far beyond digestion. After reading
this book, you will learn to appreciate this precious organ and take good care
of it.
This note explains the following topics: Physiology Of Mouth,
Salivation, Stomach, Regulation Of Gastric Secretion, Physiology Of The Small
Intestine, Pancreatic Secretion, Liver And Biliary System, Regulation Of Food
Intake, Hypothalamic Lesions, Ontogeny Of Digestive System, Thermoregulation,
Physiology Of Muscles, Smooth Muscle, Renal Physiology, Urine, Ureters And
Urinary Bladder, Micturition, Reticular Formation, Eeg, Sleep, The Autonomic
Nervous System, Hypothalamus, The Sense Of Hearing, The Sense Of Taste, Higher
Nervous Functions, Conditioned Reflex, Memory, Learning, Mechanisms Of Complex
And Integrative Function Of CNS, Hormones Of Intermediate Lobe, The Thyroid Gland, Pancreas – Endocrine Function, Pineal Hormone , Pregnancy.
The major objective of this
material is to present the structure and function of the digestive system.
Topics covered includes: Oral Cavity and Salivary Glands, Nerves and Hormones,
Salivary Glands and Esophagus, Tubular GI Tract - Stomach, Stomach, Pancreas,
Intestines, Tubular GI Tract - Small Intestine, Colon and review, The Digestive
Tract Ecosystem, Micronutrients.
This guideline
provides evidence-based recommendations for the primary care management of
dyspepsia symptoms and underlying causes in adults. The guideline defines
dyspepsia broadly and inclusively, reflecting its presentation and management in
the primary care setting.
Author(s): National Center for
Biotechnology Information, U.S. National Library of Medicine
Fecal
incontinence, also called a bowel control problem, is the accidental passing of
solid or liquid stool or mucus from the rectum. This book provides a brief
review of the pathophysiology of fecal incontinence with specific focus on women
and children.
This note is a
set of concise, practical guidelines and checklists for the management of common
problems in gastroenterology and hepatology. The guidelines are not rigid and do
not apply to all situations. They are intended to provide the clinician,
especially trainees, easy access to basic information needed in day-to-day
decision-making and care.
Author(s): University of Colorado School of Medicine
This
Gastroenterology Articles explains the details about the following: Biliary,
Colon, Esophagus, Intestine, Liver, Pancreas, Stomach and Systemic Disease.
This guide is a clear, practical advice
on preventing and treating diarrhoeal diseases. It contains guidelines from
medical authorities on diagnosis, treatment, symptoms, causes and risk factors,
tests, training tips, feedback from the field, alternative medicine and much
more for patients and health professionals.