Diarrhoea and Constipation in Geriatric Practice [Paperback]

Gary R. Andrews (Foreword), Ranjit N. Ratnaike (Editor)

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Paperback: 250 pages
Publisher: Cambridge University Press; 1 edition (Aug 28 1999)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0521653886
ISBN-13: 978-0521653886
Product Dimensions: 24.2 x 17.4 x 1.2 cm
Shipping Weight: 522 g

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"...a useful reference...an important book that deserves to be consulted by those who work with the elderly." Journal of Nutrition for the Elderly

"Written by a group of skilled practitioners the book covers diverse disciplines from immunology to nursing care and nutritional issues. This is an excellent book to be acquired not only by geriatricians but also by general medical practitioners." Saudi Medical Journal

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This textbook provides a practical and comprehensive account of the management of diarrhea and constipation in the elderly. These common disorders are not only a burden in themselves but are often manifestations of a more serious underlying illness; thus, effective diagnosis and treatment are essential to improve quality of life. The chapters include updates on pathogenesis, diagnosis and treatment, and highlight the vulnerability of the elderly to diarrhea and its complications. The etiology of diarrhea is explained, including infections of the gastrointestinal tract, and systemic diseases of which it is a symptom. The authors represent diverse disciplines: immunology, physiology, microbiology, nutrition, and psychiatry. The book is aimed at geriatricians, general practitioners, gastroenterologists, and allied health workers.

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In the elderly the nonimmunological defences of the gastrointestinal tract are an essential defence mechanism to protect the host against enteric infections. Read the first page

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