Books /Intestinal Inflammation: Diagnosis and Treatment

9781639271450

American Medical Publishers

English

2021

224

$ 150

Intestinal inflammation refers to the condition in which the inner lining of the large intestine undergoes inflammation. It can be caused by infection, inflammatory bowel disease, ischemic colitis, allergic reactions, microscopic colitis, and drug-induced colitis. The symptoms of intestinal inflammation are diarrhea, abdominal pain and cramping, fever, the urgency to have a bowel movement, nausea, bloating, weight loss, and fatigue. It can be treated by antibiotics, anti-diarrheal medications, iron, calcium and vitamin D supplements, and anti-inflammatory drugs such as corticosteroids and amino salicylates. Intestinal inflammation can be prevented by making lifestyle changes such as quitting alcohol and smoking, eating a healthy diet, and avoiding foods that trigger the symptoms. This book elucidates the concepts and innovative models around prospective developments in relation to the diagnosis and treatment of intestinal inflammation. Different approaches, evaluations, methodologies, and advanced studies on this topic have been included herein. This book strives to provide a fair idea about this discipline and to help develop a better understanding of the latest advances within this field.