Digestive System Diseases and Disorders: Understanding Symptoms and Treatments

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Myrna Chandler Goldstein (Independent scholar, USA) Mark A. Goldstein MD (Harvard Medical School, USA)

Digestive System Diseases and Disorders

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ISBN: 9798765121979

Understanding Symptoms and Treatments

Myrna Chandler Goldstein (Independent scholar, USA), Mark A. Goldstein MD (Harvard Medical School, USA)

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Bloomsbury Academic
05 March 2026

Gastroenterology; Popular medicine & health

Recent research suggests that around the globe more than 2 billion cases of digestive diseases and disorders are diagnosed each year, making them some of the most prevalent medical issues.

This book explores 30 serious conditions affecting the digestive system, including autoimmune disorders such as celiac disease and ulcerative colitis, cancers, chronic conditions like irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), stomach flu and other infections, and more. Utilizing a standardized structure, each entry discusses a particular condition’s causes, prevalence, symptoms, potential complications, diagnosis, and treatment options. Treatment options highlighted include medications, surgical procedures, complementary and alternative therapies, and diet and lifestyle changes. Summaries of key research studies are included to help readers better understand the scientific community’s findings about each condition. Introductory essays offer a broad overview of the digestive system’s anatomy and physiology and discuss the most common GI symptoms such as bloating, abdominal pain, and changes in bathroom habits. A further reading section at the end of each entry points readers toward additional resources to expand and deepen their knowledge.

By: Myrna Chandler Goldstein (Independent scholar USA), Mark A. Goldstein MD (Harvard Medical School, USA)
Imprint: Bloomsbury Academic
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 262mm, Width: 180mm, Spine: 32mm
Weight: 940g
ISBN: 9798765121979
Pages: 400
Publication Date: 05 March 2026
Audience: College/higher education , Primary & secondary/elementary & high school , Primary , Children's (6-12)
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Acknowledgements Preface Introduction Organs and Functions of the Digestive Ssytem Understanding Common Gastrointestinal Symptoms Appendicitis Barrett’s Esophagus Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Esophageal Cancer, Liver Cancer, Oral Cancer, Pancreatic Cancer, Stomach Celiac Disease Colon Polyps Crohn’s Disease Diverticulitis Dyspepsia Food Poisoning Gallstones Gastritis Gastroenteritis Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) Gastroparesis Hemorrhoids and Fissures Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, and Hepatitis C Inguinal Hernia Intestinal Obstruction Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) Lactose Intolerance Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatotic Liver Disease (Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease) Microscopic Colitis Pancreatitis Peptic Ulcer Disease Ulcerative Colitis About the Authors

Myrna Chandler Goldstein, MA, has been a freelance writer and independent scholar for more than 30 years. She is the coauthor of Treatments for Anxiety: Fact versus Fiction (Bloomsbury, 2024), Pain Management: Fact versus Fiction (Greenwood, 2022), and Dietary Supplements: Fact versus Fiction (Greenwood, 2020), among others. Mark A. Goldstein, MD, is the founding chief emeritus of the Division of Adolescent and Young Adult Medicine at Massachusetts General Hospital and Associate Professor of Pediatrics at Harvard Medical School, USA. He is also the editor in chief of Current Pediatrics Reports.