Diarrhoea and Constipation in Geriatric Practice |
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| Editor:
| Ratnaike, Ranjit N. |
| Foreword by:
| Andrews, Gary R. |
| ISBN: | 978-0-521-65388-6 |
| Publication Date: | Aug 1999 |
| Publisher: | Cambridge University Press
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | AUD $179.95 |
Book Description:
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This textbook provides a practical and comprehensive account of the management of diarrhoea and constipation in the elderly. These common disorders are not only a burden in themselves but are often manifestations of a more serious underlying illness. 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, diagnosis and treatment of constipation are dealt...
More DescriptionThis textbook provides a practical and comprehensive account of the management of diarrhoea and constipation in the elderly. These common disorders are not only a burden in themselves but are often manifestations of a more serious underlying illness. 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, diagnosis and treatment of constipation are dealt with, emphasising practical management issues. The book is aimed at geriatricians, general practitioners and allied health workers.