Curbside consultation in IBS : 49 clinical questions /

Curbside consultation in IBS : 49 clinical questions /

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Imprint:Thorofare, NJ : Slack, c2011.
Description:xx, 269 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 26 cm.
Language:English
Series:Curbside consultation in gastroenterology series
Curbside consultation in gastroenterology.
Subject:
Irritable colon -- Miscellanea.
Irritable Bowel Syndrome.
Irritable colon.
Miscellanea.
Format: Print Book
URL for this record:http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/8518405
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Varying Form of Title:Curbside consultation in irritable bowel syndrome
Other authors / contributors:Lacy, Brian E.
ISBN:9781556429859 (pbk.)
1556429851 (pbk.)
Notes:Includes bibliographical references and index.
Summary:"Curbside Consultation in IBS : 49 Clinical Questions provides quick and direct answers to the thorny questions commonly posed during a "curbside consultation" between colleagues. Dr. Brian E. Lacy has designed this unique reference, which offers expert advice, preferences, and opinions on tough clinical questions commonly associated with IBS. The unique Q&A format provides quick access to current information related to IBS with the simplicity of a conversation between two colleagues. Numerous images, diagrams, and references are included to enhance the text and to illustrate the treatment of IBS patients. Curbside Consultation in IBS: 49 Clinical Questions provides information basic enough for residents while also incorporating expert advice that even high-volume clinicians will appreciate. Gastroenterologists, fellows and residents in training, surgical attendings, and surgical residents will benefit from the user-friendly and casual format and the expert advice contained within"--Provided by publisher.
Table of Contents:
  • Dedication
  • Acknowledgments
  • About the Editor
  • Contributing Authors
  • Foreword
  • Introduction
  • Section I. Epidemiology and Natural History
  • Question 1. How Common Is IBS?
  • Question 2. What Factors Are Associated With IBS and Functional Abdominal Pain in Children?
  • Question 3. What Is the Natural History of IBS?
  • Section II. Diagnosis and Patient Impact
  • Question 4. How Can I Diagnose IBS?
  • Question 5. How Do I Distinguish IBS Constipation From Other Types of Constipation?
  • Question 6. What Tests Are Required to Make the Diagnosis of IBS?
  • Question 7. What Is the Value of Performing a Colonoscopy in Patients With IBS?
  • Question 8. Can a Blood Test Diagnose IBS?
  • Question 9. What Prompts Patients With IBS to Seek Out Medical Care?
  • Question 10. What Distinguishes a Patient With Mild IBS From a Patient With Severe IBS?
  • Question 11. Why Is IBS Important to Treat?
  • Section III. The Pathophysiology of IBS
  • Question 12. What Is the Pathophysiology of IBS?
  • Question 13. Are There Risk Factors for Developing IBS?
  • Question 14. Why Is Bloating Such a Problem in Patients With IBS?
  • Question 15. What Is the Role of Stress in IBS?
  • Question 16. Does Anxiety or Depression Cause IBS?
  • Question 17. IBS and the Menstrual Cycle: What Is the Relationship?
  • Question 18. How Does an Infection Cause IBS?
  • Question 19. Is There a Relationship Between Surgery and IBS?
  • Question 20. Is There an Association Between IBS and IBD?
  • Question 21. What Is the Role of Bacterial Overgrowth in IBS Patients?
  • Section IV. The Association of IBS With Other Medical Conditions
  • Question 22. How Common Is Celiac Disease in Patients With IBS?
  • Question 23. Functional Dyspepsia and IBS: One Disease or Two?
  • Question 24. What Is the Relationship Between GERD and IBS?
  • Question 25. What Other Common GI Disorders Occur in Patients With IBS?
  • Question 26. From Which Nongastrointestinal Disorders Are Patients With IBS Most Likely to Suffer?
  • Question 27. Is Fecal Incontinence More Common in Patients With IBS?
  • Question 28. How Do I Evaluate and Treat Pelvic Floor Dysfunction in My Patients With IBS?
  • Section V. Treatment for IBS
  • Question 29. What Key Educational Points Do I Need to Convey to My Patients With IBS?
  • Question 30. What Dietary Recommendations Should I Make to My Patients With IBS?
  • Question 31. What Is the Relationship Between Fructose Intolerance and IBS?
  • Question 32. What Is the Role of Fiber in Patients With IBS?
  • Question 33. What Is the Placebo Response and Why Is it so High in Patients With IBS?
  • Question 34. Which Patient With IBS Is Likely to Benefit From Smooth Muscle Antispasmodics?
  • Question 35. What Is the Role of Tricyclic Antidepressants in the Treatment of IBS?
  • Question 36. What Is the Role of SSRIs in the Treatment of IBS?
  • Question 37. What Is the Role of Rifaximin in the Treatment of IBS?
  • Question 38. What Is Lubiprostone and When Should I Use it in My Patients With IBS?
  • Question 39. What Is the Role of Antidiarrheal Agents in Patients With IBS?
  • Question 40. What Is Alosetron and How Can I Use It?
  • Question 41. What Are Probiotics and Do They Work in IBS?
  • Question 42. Which Probiotics Are Best for Patients With IBS?
  • Question 43. Linaclotide-What Is it and Why Might it Help My Patients With IBS?
  • Question 44. Will Acupuncture Help My Patients With IBS?
  • Question 45. Will Hypnotherapy Help My Patients With IBS?
  • Question 46. What Is Behavioral Therapy and Will it Help My Patients With IBS?
  • Question 47. IBS and CAM: What Options Are Available?
  • Question 48. What Is the Best Approach for Treating Abdominal Pain in Patients With IBS?
  • Section VI. What Does the Future Hold?
  • Question 49. What Medications Are on the Horizon for the Treatment of IBS?
  • Financial Disclosures
  • Index
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