Diarrhoea and Constipation in Geriatric Practice

Gary R. Andrews

doi:10.1017/CBO9780511545818

This textbook provides a practical and comprehensive account of the management of diarrhoea and constipation in the elderly. These common disorders in the elderly are not only a burden in themselves but are often manifestations of a more serious underlying illness: thus effective diagnosis and treatment are essential to improve quality of life. Many important conditions are associated with diarrhoea. The text includes updates on pathogenesis, diagnosis and treatment, and highlights the vulnerability of the elderly in regard to acquiring diarrhoea and its complications. The aetiology of diarrhoea is explained, including infections of the gastrointestinal tract, and systemic diseases of which diarrhoea is a manifestation. Diverse disciplines are spanned: from immunology and physiology to microbiology, nutrition and psychiatry. The aetiology, diagnosis and treatment of constipation are dealt with, emphasising practical management issues. The book is aimed at geriatricians, general practitioners and allied health workers.

‘The aetiology, underlying conditions, pathogenesis and management issues of diarrhoea and constipation are described in a lucid, easily understood manner highlighting the vulnerability of the elderly to certain pathological conditions … This is an excellent book to be acquired not only by geriatricians but also by general medical practitioners.

Source: Saudi Medical Journal

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Frontmatter
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Contents
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List of contributors
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Preface
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Acknowledgments
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Foreword by Gary R. Andrews
pp xiii-xiv
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I - Defences of the aging gastrointestinal tract
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1 - Nonimmune defences of the aging gut
pp 3-9
- By Ranjit N. Ratnaike
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2 - Immune defences of the aging gut
pp 10-20
- By R. Logan Faust
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II - Diarrhoea
pp 21-22
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3 - Pathophysiology of diarrhoea
pp 23-30
- By Ranjit N. Ratnaike
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4 - History and physical examination
pp 31-39
- By Ranjit N. Ratnaike
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5 - The investigation of diarrhoea
pp 40-69
- By Joseph E. Buttery, Peter J. Lawson, Ranjit N. Ratnaike, Anil B. Utturkar
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6 - Faecal incontinence
pp 70-78
- By Ludomyr J. Mykyta
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7 - Drug-induced diarrhoea
pp 79-88
- By Ranjit N. Ratnaike, Terry E. Jones
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8 - Aetiology of infectious diarrhoea
pp 89-113
- By Ranjit N. Ratnaike, David F.M. Looke
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9 - Specific infectious conditions
pp 114-122
- By Ranjit N. Ratnaike
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10 - An overview of management of infectious diarrhoea
pp 123-130
- By Ranjit N. Ratnaike
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III - Noninfectious clinical entities
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11 - Coeliac disease
pp 133-138
- By Adrian G. Cummins
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12 - Inflammatory disorders of the colon
pp 139-153
- By Ian Roberts-Thomson
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13 - Neoplasia and diarrhoea
pp 154-161
- By James McA. Cooper
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14 - Irritable bowel syndrome
pp 162-170
- By William M. H. Goh, Ranjit N. Ratnaike
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15 - Endocrine, metabolic and miscellaneous causes of diarrhoea
pp 171-184
- By Ranjit N. Ratnaike, Joseph E. Buttery, David J. Torpy
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IV - Constipation
pp 185-186
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16 - Constipation: aetiology and diagnosis
pp 187-193
- By Michael C. Woodward
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17 - Constipation: issues of management
pp 194-200
- By Michael C. Woodward
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V - Perspectives of altered bowel function
pp 201-202
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18 - Issues of nutrition
pp 203-214
- By Ian Darnton-Hill, Seppo K. Suomela, N.V.K. Nair
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19 - The nursing care of older people with diarrhoea and constipation
pp 215-230
- By Tina Koch, Pamela F. Sando, Sally Hudson
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