Diarrhoea and Constipation in Geriatric Practice - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0521653886 ISBN 13: 9780521653886

Publisher: Cambridge University Press, 1999

Synopsis

This textbook provides a practical and comprehensive account of the management of diarrhoea and constipation in the elderly. These common disorders in the elderly 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. Many important conditions are associated with diarrhoea. The text includes updates on pathogenesis, diagnosis and treatment, and highlights the vulnerability of the elderly in regard to acquiring diarrhoea and its complications. The aetiology of diarrhoea is explained, including infections of the gastrointestinal tract, and systemic diseases of which diarrhoea is a manifestation. Diverse disciplines are spanned: from immunology and physiology to microbiology, nutrition and psychiatry. The aetiology, diagnosis and treatment of constipation are dealt with, emphasising practical management issues. The book is aimed at geriatricians, general practitioners and allied health workers.

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Review

'The aetiology, underlying conditions, pathogenesis and management issues of diarrhoea and constipation are described in a lucid, easily understood manner highlighting the vulnerability of the elderly to certain pathological conditions ... This is an excellent book to be acquired not only by geriatricians but also by general medical practitioners. Saudi Medical Journal

Book Description

This overview on the management of diarrhoea and constipation in the elderly includes updates on pathogenesis, diagnosis and treatment, and highlights the vulnerability of the elderly in regard to acquiring diarrhoea and its complications. The aetiology, diagnosis and treatment of constipation are also dealt with, emphasising practical management issues.

Edition details

• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Publication date: 1999
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0521653886
• ISBN 13: 9780521653886
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 250
• Editor: Ratnaike Ranjit N.