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Chances are, youve experienced heartburn, gas, nausea, constipation or diarrhea. For most people, the discomfort is temporary and resolves without incident. Sometimes, however, digestive issues can signal a more serious concern, especially if they recur frequently or cause severe symptoms. Mayo Clinic on Digestive Health, Fourth Edition, is an authoritative yet practical reference manual that includes information on everything from healthy digestion to cancer treatment. Inside, youll find guidance and helpful tips on a variety of conditions, including: Belching, bloating and gas Celiac disease Colorectal cancer Constipation and diarrhea Crohns disease and ulcerative colitis Diverticular disease Gallbladder disease Heartburn and GERD Irritable bowel syndrome Liver disease Pancreatic disease Swallowing difficulties Ulcers and stomach pain The book is packed with helpful advice about how to maintain a healthy gut, treat several common digestive conditions and prevent serious disease. Let the experts at Mayo Clinic help you enjoy life with fewer digestive concerns.
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About Sahil Khanna
Sahil Khanna, M.B.B.S., is an associate professor of medicine at Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and the head of the Comprehensive Gastroenterology Interest Group within the Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology at Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN. Dr. Khanna is a graduate of the All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi. He did post-doctoral research at the University of California San Diego, CA, before completing his residency in Internal Medicine and a fellowship in Gastroenterology and Hepatology at Mayo Clinic, Rochester. Dr. Khanna’s research and clinical interests include epidemiology, patient outcomes and emerging therapeutics for Clostridium difficile (C. diff.) infection, a topic in which he has authored several articles and made numerous presentations. Dr. Khanna serves on the editorial board of several journals and has won numerous awards including the Miles and Shirley Fiterman Award, Mayo Brothers Distinguished Fellowship Award, Donald C. Balfour Mayo Clinic Alumni Association Research Award and Hartz Foundation Young Investigators’ Scholarship and the Most Distinguished Resident Physician Award from the American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin.
About Donald Corren
Donald Corren is an audiobook narrator and a New York actor with leading credits on and Off-Broadway, as well as numerous television appearances. On Broadway, he costarred with Judy Kaye in the critically acclaimed production of Souvenir, and replaced Harvey Fierstein in the seminal production of Torch Song Trilogy. His Off-Broadway appearances include The Soap Myth, Dietrich & Chevalier, The Last Sunday in June, Stephen Sondheim’s Saturday Night, and the original New York production of Tomfoolery. His television credits include eight seasons as forensic tech Medill on NBC’s Law & Order, as well as his current role as Dr. Kurian on Syfy’s Z Nation.