What Your Doctor Doesn't (Have the Time to) Tell You

"Dr. Houghton is the physician friend you always wish you had. This is a very refreshing book for any patient dealing with symptoms or diagnoses related to the gastrointestinal system. Dr. Houghton, as a board-certified gastroenterologist with many years of experience, delivers what many doctors simply don't have time for. His words jump off the page, ""talking"" to you the way a friend would, explaining both basics and nuances of conditions that can otherwise be terribly frustrating for many patients. And, as I tell my own patients, knowledge is power. This patient-friendly, easy to reference book will serve as a guiding light for many who are facing gastrointestinal conditions. As a physician and colleague of Dr. Houghton's, I highly recommend this book. Amit Mehta, MD, CEO and Founder Premier Hematology and Tele-Oncology Center, Cary, NC Does acid reflux, heartburn, or indigestion wake you up in the middle of the night? Or do you suffer from any issues within your gastrointestinal (GI) system? Then this book is for you! Dr. Jesse Houghton, a renowned gastroenterologist, unveils straight-to-the-point facts about symptoms and the host of diseases that negatively impact the GI tract. This book explains complex medical concepts in layman's terms, allowing readers to make more informed decisions about their health care. Dr. Houghton's use of natural remedies, when appropriate, to provide patients with more treatment options, is one of my favorite aspects of this book. Get yourself a copy now! Dr. Meshelle A. Lynch, DNP, MSN, APRN, CRNA, BSN, ADN, RN CEO and founder, Lynch Anesthesia, LLC. In this age of virtual insanity, rummaging through unreliable resources about one's health on the internet becomes an inevitable habit that may come with serious risks. Dr. Houghton's book is a treasure trove of updated knowledge in Gastroenterology, specifically tailored to empower his readers to confidently take control of their conditions through strongly founded evidence-based information! Tanya Escalona, MD, FACP, CMQ, Immediate past Chief of Staff and Former Chief of Medicine, Southern Ohio Medical Center, Portsmouth, OH Assistant Program Director Apogee Hospitalist Group Adjunct Clinical Assistant Professor of Internal Medicine, The Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine I am an anesthesiologist who has administered anesthesia to thousands of patients undergoing colonoscopy and EGD. I have also been a patient who has had both procedures multiple times. The topic of colon cancer screening concerns me in a personal way, because my father died of colon cancer in 1982 at the age of 76, before colon cancer screening was common. I believe that Dr. Houghton's book will inform people about colon cancer screening options and GI diseases in general, while at the same time alleviating their fears, should they need these potentially life-saving procedures. Richard A. Richlan, M.D. Director, Department of Anesthesia Southern Ocean Medical Center, Manahawkin, NJ"