Gastroenterology, An Issue of Clinics in Geriatric Medicine

This issue of Clinics in Geriatric Medicine is devoted to Gastroenterology, with articles on esophageal and gastric motility disorders, GERD and Barrett's esophagus, NSAIDS, anticoagulation, gallstone disease, fecal incontinence, constipation, diarrhea, functional bowel disease, nutrition, malnutrition, obesity, diverticulosis, diverticulitis, and diverticular bleeding.

Format: Hardback
Length: 240 pages
Publication date: 26 November 2020
Publisher: Elsevier - Health Sciences Division

The issue of Clinics in Geriatric Medicine, guest edited by Dr. Amir Soumekh and Dr. Philip O. Katz, is devoted to Gastroenterology. Articles in this issue include:

Esophageal and Gastric Motility Disorders:
Esophageal and gastric motility disorders are conditions that affect the smooth movement of food and liquids through the digestive tract. They can be caused by various factors, including neurological disorders, medication side effects, and underlying medical conditions. Common symptoms of these disorders include heartburn, chest pain, difficulty swallowing, and constipation. Treatment options may include lifestyle changes, such as avoiding trigger foods, as well as medications and surgical procedures.

Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) and Barrett's Esophagus:
GERD is a condition in which stomach acid flows back up into the esophagus, causing irritation and discomfort. Barrett's esophagus is a pre-cancerous condition in which the lining of the esophagus is damaged by stomach acid, increasing the risk of esophageal cancer. Symptoms of GERD include heartburn, chest pain, and a persistent cough. Treatment options for GERD may include lifestyle changes, such as avoiding trigger foods, as well as medications and surgical procedures.

Non-steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDS):
NSAIDS are medications used to reduce inflammation and pain. They are commonly used to treat conditions such as arthritis, headaches, and menstrual cramps. However, NSAIDS can also cause side effects such as stomach upset, heartburn, and kidney damage. It is important to use NSAIDS with caution and under the supervision of a healthcare provider.

Anticoagulation and Upper GI Bleeding:
Anticoagulation medications are used to prevent blood clots from forming in the veins. They are commonly used to treat conditions such as stroke, heart attack, and deep vein thrombosis. However, anticoagulation medications can also increase the risk of bleeding, particularly in the upper gastrointestinal tract. Symptoms of upper GI bleeding include blood in the stool, vomiting, and abdominal pain. Treatment options for upper GI bleeding may include medication adjustments, endoscopy, or surgery.

Managing Gallstone Disease in the Elderly:
Gallstone disease is a condition in which small, hard deposits of bile form in the gallbladder. Gallstones can cause pain, inflammation, and complications such as gallstones in the bile ducts or pancreatitis. Treatment options for gallstone disease in the elderly may include medication, dietary changes, and surgical procedures.

Fecal Incontinence:
Fecal incontinence is a condition in which individuals are unable to control their bowel movements. It can be caused by various factors, including neurological disorders, muscle weakness, and underlying medical conditions. Common symptoms of fecal incontinence include leaking stool, soiling, and the feeling of incomplete bowel movements. Treatment options for fecal incontinence may include lifestyle changes, such as increasing fiber intake, as well as medications and surgical procedures.

Constipation:
Constipation is a condition in which individuals have difficulty passing stool. It can be caused by various factors, including poor diet, lack of exercise, medication side effects, and underlying medical conditions. Common symptoms of constipation include abdominal pain, difficulty passing stool, and the feeling of incomplete bowel movements. Treatment options for constipation may include lifestyle changes, such as increasing fiber intake, as well as medications and surgical procedures.

Diarrhea:
Diarrhea is a condition in which individuals have frequent, loose, or watery stools. It can be caused by various factors, including infections, food poisoning, medication side effects, and underlying medical conditions. Common symptoms of diarrhea include abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, and the feeling of being bloated. Treatment options for diarrhea may include medication, dietary changes, and hydration.

Functional Bowel Disease:
Functional bowel disease is a group of conditions that affect the functioning of the digestive tract. These conditions can include irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), Crohn's disease, and ulcerative colitis. Symptoms of functional bowel disease may include abdominal pain, diarrhea, constipation, and bloating. Treatment options for functional bowel disease may include medication, dietary changes, and surgical procedures.

Nutrition, Malnutrition, and Obesity:
Nutrition is an important aspect of maintaining good health. Poor nutrition can lead to a variety of health problems, including malnutrition and obesity. Malnutrition is a condition in which individuals do not receive enough nutrients to support their body's needs. Symptoms of malnutrition include weakness, fatigue, and poor wound healing. Obesity is a condition in which individuals have excess body fat. Symptoms of obesity include increased risk of heart disease, diabetes, and other health problems. Treatment options for malnutrition and obesity may include dietary changes, medication, and surgical procedures.

Diverticulosis:
Diverticulosis is a condition in which small, bulging pouches form in the colon. These pouches can become inflamed and infected, leading to diverticulitis, a condition in which the pouches become inflamed and infected. Symptoms of diverticulitis include abdominal pain, diarrhea, and constipation. Treatment options for diverticulitis may include medication, dietary changes, and surgery.

Diverticulitis and Diverticular Bleeding:
Diverticulitis is a condition in which the pouches in the colon become inflamed and infected. Diverticular bleeding is a condition in which blood leaks from the pouches. Symptoms of diverticulitis include abdominal pain, diarrhea, and constipation. Treatment options for diverticulitis may include medication, dietary changes, and surgery.

Gastrointestinal Bleeding:
Gastrointestinal bleeding is a condition in which blood leaks from the digestive tract. It can be caused by various factors, including ulcers, hemorrhoids, and bleeding disorders. Symptoms of gastrointestinal bleeding include blood in the stool, vomiting, and abdominal pain. Treatment options for gastrointestinal bleeding may include medication, endoscopy, and surgery.

Colon Cancer Screening:
Colon cancer is a type of cancer that affects the colon or rectum. Screening for colon cancer is an important way to detect the disease early and increase the chances of successful treatment. Symptoms of colon cancer include abdominal pain, changes in bowel habits, and blood in the stool. Treatment options for colon cancer may include surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation therapy.

Inflammatory Bowel Disease:
Inflammatory bowel disease is a group of conditions that affect the digestive tract. These conditions can include Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Symptoms of inflammatory bowel disease may include abdominal pain, diarrhea, constipation, and fatigue. Treatment options for inflammatory bowel disease may include medication, dietary changes, and surgery.

Esophageal and Gastric Motility Disorders:
Esophageal and gastric motility disorders are conditions that affect the smooth movement of food and liquids through the digestive tract. They can be caused by various factors, including neurological disorders, medication side effects, and underlying medical conditions. Common symptoms of these disorders include heartburn, chest pain, difficulty swallowing, and constipation. Treatment options may include lifestyle changes, such as avoiding trigger foods, as well as medications and surgical procedures.

Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) and Barrett's Esophagus:
GERD is a condition in which stomach acid flows back up into the esophagus, causing irritation and discomfort. Barrett's esophagus is a pre-cancerous condition in which the lining of the esophagus is damaged by stomach acid, increasing the risk of esophageal cancer. Symptoms of GERD include heartburn, chest pain, and a persistent cough. Treatment options for GERD may include lifestyle changes, such as avoiding trigger foods, as well as medications and surgical procedures.

Non-steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDS):
NSAIDS are medications used to reduce inflammation and pain. They are commonly used to treat conditions such as arthritis, headaches, and menstrual cramps. However, NSAIDS can also cause side effects such as stomach upset, heartburn, and kidney damage. It is important to use NSAIDS with caution and under the supervision of a healthcare provider.

Anticoagulation and Upper GI Bleeding:
Anticoagulation medications are used to prevent blood clots from forming in the veins. They are commonly used to treat conditions such as stroke, heart attack, and deep vein thrombosis. However, anticoagulation medications can also increase the risk of bleeding, particularly in the upper gastrointestinal tract. Symptoms of upper GI bleeding include blood in the stool, vomiting, and abdominal pain. Treatment options for upper GI bleeding may include medication adjustments, endoscopy, or surgery.

Managing Gallstone Disease in the Elderly:
Gallstone disease is a condition in which small, hard deposits of bile form in the gallbladder. Gallstones can cause pain, inflammation, and complications such as gallstones in the bile ducts or pancreatitis. Treatment options for gallstone disease in the elderly may include medication, dietary changes, and surgical procedures.

Fecal Incontinence:
Fecal incontinence is a condition in which individuals are unable to control their bowel movements. It can be caused by various factors, including neurological disorders, muscle weakness, and underlying medical conditions. Common symptoms of fecal incontinence include leaking stool, soiling, and the feeling of incomplete bowel movements. Treatment options for fecal incontinence may include lifestyle changes, such as increasing fiber intake, as well as medications and surgical procedures.

Constipation:
Constipation is a condition in which individuals have difficulty passing stool. It can be caused by various factors, including poor diet, lack of exercise, medication side effects, and underlying medical conditions. Common symptoms of constipation include abdominal pain, difficulty passing stool, and the feeling of incomplete bowel movements. Treatment options for constipation may include lifestyle changes, such as increasing fiber intake, as well as medications and surgical procedures.

Diarrhea:
Diarrhea is a condition in which individuals have frequent, loose, or watery stools. It can be caused by various factors, including infections, food poisoning, medication side effects, and underlying medical conditions. Common symptoms of diarrhea include abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, and the feeling of being bloated. Treatment options for diarrhea may include medication, dietary changes, and hydration.

Functional Bowel Disease:
Functional bowel disease is a group of conditions that affect the functioning of the digestive tract. These conditions can include irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), Crohn's disease, and ulcerative colitis. Symptoms of functional bowel disease may include abdominal pain, diarrhea, constipation, and bloating. Treatment options for functional bowel disease may include medication, dietary changes, and surgical procedures.

Nutrition, Malnutrition, and Obesity:
Nutrition is an important aspect of maintaining good health. Poor nutrition can lead to a variety of health problems, including malnutrition and obesity. Malnutrition is a condition in which individuals do not receive enough nutrients to support their body's needs. Symptoms of malnutrition include weakness, fatigue, and poor wound healing. Obesity is a condition in which individuals have excess body fat. Symptoms of obesity include increased risk of heart disease, diabetes, and other health problems. Treatment options for malnutrition and obesity may include dietary changes, medication, and surgical procedures.

Diverticulosis:
Diverticulosis is a condition in which small, bulging pouches form in the colon. These pouches can become inflamed and infected, leading to diverticulitis, a condition in which the pouches become inflamed and infected. Symptoms of diverticulitis include abdominal pain, diarrhea, and constipation. Treatment options for diverticulitis may include medication, dietary changes, and surgery.

Diverticulitis and Diverticular Bleeding:
Diverticulitis is a condition in which the pouches in the colon become inflamed and infected. Diverticular bleeding is a condition in which blood leaks from the pouches. Symptoms of diverticulitis include abdominal pain, diarrhea, and constipation. Treatment options for diverticulitis may include medication, dietary changes, and surgery.

Gastrointestinal Bleeding:
Gastrointestinal bleeding is a condition in which blood leaks from the digestive tract. It can be caused by various factors, including ulcers, hemorrhoids, and bleeding disorders. Symptoms of gastrointestinal bleeding include blood in the stool, vomiting, and abdominal pain. Treatment options for gastrointestinal bleeding may include medication, endoscopy, and surgery.

Colon Cancer Screening:
Colon cancer is a type of cancer that affects the colon or rectum. Screening for colon cancer is an important way to detect the disease early and increase the chances of successful treatment. Symptoms of colon cancer include abdominal pain, changes in bowel habits, and blood in the stool. Treatment options for colon cancer may include surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation therapy.

Inflammatory Bowel Disease:
Inflammatory bowel disease is a group of conditions that affect the digestive tract. These conditions can include Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Symptoms of inflammatory bowel disease may include abdominal pain, diarrhea, constipation, and fatigue. Treatment options for inflammatory bowel disease may include medication, dietary changes, and surgery.

Weight: 466g
Dimension: 160 x 238 x 18 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780323756341