This fourth edition has been newly revised and updated to include the latest information on everything from healthy digestion to cancer treatment, providing helpful advice for maintaining a healthy gut. --Publisher Every year, millions of Americans seek medical help for painful digestive health issues. Even everyday things like eating habits, physical activity, stress, and certain medications can cause digestive issues. The gastroenterologists at Mayo Clinic dive into everything there is to know about digestive health. From explaining the ins and outs of gut microbiome to outlining certain tests that help diagnose common digestive issues, this newly revised manual provides a constructive guide for understanding stomach and gut problems. -- adapted from Amazon

Includes index.

Part 1: Digestive health basics -- Why your gut matters -- The gut microbiome -- Recipe for healthy digestion -- Gut feelings -- Diagnostic tests -- Part 2: Digestive diseases -- Obesity -- Constipation and fecal incontinence -- Irritable bowel syndrome and food intolerances -- Celiac disease -- GERD and other esophageal diseases -- Ulcers and stomach pain -- Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis -- Diverticular disease -- Gallbladder disease -- Pancreatic disease -- Liver disease -- Colorectal cancer -- Appendix: FODMAP eating plan.