Diarrhoea and Constipation in Geriatric Practice.

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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; thus, effective diagnosis and treatment are essen...

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Bibliographic Details
Call Number:Libro Electrónico
Main Author: Ratnaike, Ranjit N.
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: Cambridge : Cambridge University Press, 2003.
Subjects:
Diarrhea in old age.
Constipation in old age.
Adulthood.
Diseases.
Constipation.
Older people.
Diarrhea.
Signs and Symptoms, Digestive
Adult
Signs and Symptoms
Age Groups
Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms
Persons
Disease
Named Groups
Constipation
Aged
Diarrhea
Diarrhée chez la personne âgée.
Constipation chez la personne âgée.
Adultes.
Maladies.
Personnes âgées.
Diarrhée.
elderly.
Older people
Diseases
Adulthood
Constipation in old age
Diarrhea in old age
Online Access:Texto completo
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Summary: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; thus, effective diagnosis and treatment are essential to improve quality of life. The chapters include updates on pathogenesis, diagnosis and treatment, and highlight the vulnerability of the elderly to diarrhea and its complications.
Physical Description:1 online resource (252 pages)
ISBN:9780511048425
0511048424

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