Gastroenterology in the Elderly, An Issue of Gastroenterology Clinics

Aging is associated with an increased prevalence of several GI disorders, including those induced by drugs (such as gastrointestinal bleeding caused by nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs), anorexia of aging, development of constipation, diarrhea or fecal incontinence, and postprandial hypotension. This book addresses these disorders.