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Coping Successfully with Hiatus Hernia
Smith, Dr Tom

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Coping Successfully with Hiatus Hernia
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Self-management is key.

This classic book gives a thorough update on the latest surgical techniques, medicines and self-help measures effective in reducing the discomfort of a hiatus hernia.

Around one in five GP visits is due to a hiatus hernia, a digestive problem which causes heartburn, indigestion and chest pains, and prevalence is increasing as obesity becomes more common. Untreated hiatus hernia may lead to complications such as a scarring and ulcers in the oesophagus. Lifestyle measures are important - changing eating patterns, sleeping position and posture in order to allow the gap in the stomach to heal. Medicines are mainly antacids, which reduce the amount of acid in the stomach. Surgery is used as a last resort. This new edition looks at the latest in medication and surgical techniques, and offers updated lifestyle advice particularly with the overweight person in mind.

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Dr Tom Smith is one of Sheldon's best and most longstanding authors. A GP based in Scotland, and an award-winning medical writer, he contributes health columns to a number of newspapers.

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ISBN:
9781847093394

Binding:
Paperback

Pub. Date:
01/04/2015

Category:
Health & Personal Development

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Pages:
112 page/s

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In stock

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$18.99 AUD

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Coping Successfully with Hiatus Hernia

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Smith, Dr Tom
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