The Sensitive Gut

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The Sensitive Gut

How the gut works

The digestive journey

The gut-brain connection

The aging GI tract

Gastroesophageal reflux disease (heartburn)

Causes of reflux

Diagnosing reflux

Complications of reflux

Self-help for reflux

Medications for GERD

Surgical options for reflux

Functional dyspepsia

Is it an ulcer?

Diagnosing FD

Causes of FD

Managing FD

Lifestyle modifications for FD

Irritable bowel syndrome

What is IBS?

Diagnosing IBS

Managing IBS

Medications for IBS

Constipation

How constipation happens

Frequency of bowel movements: What's normal?

Causes of constipation

Constipation diagnosis

The wonders of fiber

Managing constipation

Complications of constipation

Diarrhea

What is diarrhea?

How diarrhea works

Causes of diarrhea

When to call the doctor

Diagnosing diarrhea

Managing diarrhea

Traveler's diarrhea

Preventing diarrhea

Excessive gas

Where does gas come from?

A gas primer

Where and how gas escapes

Diagnosing gas

Treating gaseous complaints

Living with a sensitive gut

Healthy lifestyle changes

Glossary

Resources

Organizations

Books