Gastrointestinal Disorders and Nutrition

Gastrointestinal diseases profoundly affect a person's well being. When the GI system fails, nutritional status suffers and the person is unable to support a healthy immune system, making him or her more vulnerable to illness and infection. This comprehensive guide takes an in depth look at the role the gastrointestinal tract plays in maintaining life and health. The author provides a helpful overview of how the GI tract works and the types of problems that can arise. She also explores the new research into the causes and treatment of the diseases, with special emphasis on nutrition regimens.

Tonia G. Reinhard, M.S., R.D., (Washington, MI) is the director of the Diabetes Program at Wayne State University, where she lectures and is a member of the faculty in the Nutrition and Food Sciences Department. She is the author of The Vitamin Sourcebook.

Acknowledgments

xi

Introduction

xiii

PART I Overview of Gastrointestinal Disorders

1

(26)

How It Works (When It Does Work)

3

(14)

The Mouth

The Esophagus

The Stomach

The Small Intestine

The Large Intestine

What Goes Wrong and How Diet Can Help

17

(10)

The Most Basic GI Diet: Changing Texture and Consistency

A Word About Research Studies

PART II Diseases of the Upper Gastrointestinal Tract

27

(56)

Diseases of the Esophagus

29

(26)

Dysphagia

Achalasia

Gastroesophagel Reflux Disease (GERD)

Hiatal Hernia

Diseases of the Stomach and Duodenum

55

(28)

Gastritis

Peptic Ulcer Disease

PART III Diseases of the Lower Gastrointestinal Tract

83

(104)

Diarrhea, Lactose intolerance, and Constipation

85

(24)

Diarrhea

Lactose Intolerance

Consipation

Diverticular Disease and Irritable Bowel Syndrome

109

(18)

Diverticulosis and Diverticulitis

Irritable Bowel Syndrome

Inflammatory Bowel Disorders and Celiac Disease

127

(38)

Crohn's Disease

Ulcerative Colitis

Celiac Disease

Intestinal Surgeries

165

(22)

Ostomies

Short Bowel Syndrome

Conclusion

187

(2)

Resources

189

(4)

Notes

193

(8)

Glossary

201

(42)

References

243

(4)

Index

247

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