Constipation and Allied Intestinal Disorders (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Arthur Frederick Hurst

9780267842742: Constipation and Allied Intestinal Disorders (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 0267842740 ISBN 13: 9780267842742

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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This comprehensive guide examines how the digestive system works and why constipation and related intestinal disorders occur.

Grounded in original investigations and extensive review of medical literature, it explains the natural movements of the intestines and how they are controlled by nerves and reflexes. The book also maps out practical ways to examine and understand these conditions, from physical signs to imaging techniques, and discusses how diet, lifestyle, and treatment choices influence outcomes.

Structured to help both students and informed readers, this edition brings together physiology, clinical assessment, and symptom patterns to clarify what constipation is, what causes it, and how it is managed. It emphasizes a systematic approach to diagnosis and treatment, with careful attention to the nervous and muscular mechanisms at play in the gut.

Foundations of intestinal movement and defecation, and how they can go wrong.
Methods of examination, including history, palpation, and imaging techniques.
Classification of constipation and related disorders, with discussion of specific causes.
Symptom patterns and practical approaches to treatment and relief.

Ideal for readers seeking a clear, evidence-based view of constipation and allied intestinal disorders, from students to professionals looking for a solid reference.

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