Digestive System and Liver Ailments (Paperback - 2007)

Despite significant advances in Medical Science, man today suffers from several diseases, majority of them being caused by liver and abdominal disorders. Abdominal problems like heartburn, gas formation, constipation and loose bowels are commonly found in people of all ages. Similarly, liver diseases like jaundice, hepatitis etc. herald a panic reaction. These ailments are often associated with poor personal hygiene, unhealthy environment and impure water supply. Moreover, there are a lot of misconceptions about the use of alcohol and also the role of diet vis-à-vis liver derangement. Thus, it can be derived that a proper understanding of certain common disorders of the abdomen and the liver, and awareness of precautionary measures would considerably help reduce the diseases and their consequences.

The present book aims at providing extensive information on causes, symptoms and treatment of various disorders related to liver and abdomen, like Cirrhosis, Gall Bladder Stones, Dyspepsia, Gas Formation, Constipation, Diarrhoea, Amoebiasis, Piles, Heartburn, Gastrointestinal problems and many other diseases. It particularly focuses on the maintenance of a healthy liver in all age groups. The information has been provided in a simple and concise manner so as to make the book easily accessible to the average readers. Needless to mention, the book will prove immensely valuable to the students of Medicine—be it Allopathy, Homeopathy or Ayurvedic—in addition to the general readers.

S.N. Khosla, M.D. MNAMS, FIAMS, is a distinguished physician who is devoted to teaching and research in medicine. He has held senior faculty positions in various medical colleges and has published more than 250 Research papers in various international and national medical journals. He has been an invited speaker and has chaired scientific sessions at various international and national medical conferences. He is recipient of Best Research Work and Lifetime Achievement Awards from IMA and IMA Academy of Medical Specialties as well as Best Research Work Award in Medicine by Indian Council of Medical Research.

Dr. Khosla has special interest in diseases of gastrointestinal tract and liver. He has received higher training in gastroenterology at Central Middlesex and Royal Free Hospitals, London, and has extensively done research in field of gastroenterology besides medicine.

Dr. Khosla has three books to his credit—Text Book of Medicine, Digestive Disorders and Everyman’s Guide to Perfect Health. He also contributes on medical topics in lay press and has published more than 150 articles in journals like Imprint, Mirror, Caravan, Woman’s Era, Debonair, Alive etc. Apart from these, he has regularly contributed a medical column ‘Your Body’ to a national fortnightly for a number of years.