Simon Darnley

Understanding Irritable Bowel Syndrome

• Broschiertes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

IBS is a very common disorder affecting around 20 per cent of the population of Western societies and twice as many women as men. This book provides sufferers of irritable bowel syndrome, their relatives and any other interested parties with a comprehensive, evidence-based, readable book that explains what is known about IBS and its treatment.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: WILEY & SONS
• Seitenzahl: 136
• Erscheinungstermin: 11. April 2003
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 229mm x 152mm x 8mm
• Gewicht: 220g
• ISBN-13: 9780470844960
• ISBN-10: 0470844965
• Artikelnr.: 11372132

Autorenporträt

Simon Darnley is a cognitive behavioural therapist (CBT) and researcher with over fifteen years' experience. For seven years he was a tutor in CBT at the Institute of Psychiatry in London and has recently completed a large research trial using cognitive behavioural therapy for IBS. He is also a part-time magician and comedian. Barbara Millar is the author of Understanding Irritable Bowel Syndrome, published by Wiley.

Inhaltsangabe

About the Authors.
Acknowledgements.

1. What is Irritable Bowel Syndrome?

2. Causes and Effects of IBS.

3. Diet.

4. Medical Treatments.

5. Psychological Treatments.

6. Other Alternative Treatments.

7. Jargon Busting.

Useful Addresses.

References.

Index.