Myths and Legends of Gastroenterology. Gastritis Doesn't Hurt and Other Exposures

The book dispels popular misconceptions related to stomach and intestinal health. For example, that soup improves digestion, there is no poison worse than chips, gluten is evil, and bile must be expelled. Gastroenterologist, PhD Andrey Kharitonov knows how myths diminish the quality of life: they lead to dietary restrictions, unnecessary food rituals, pointless examinations, and treatment of conditions that are normal. Easily and understandably, relying on modern scientific data, the doctor dispels misconceptions about gastritis and pancreatitis, irritable bowel syndrome and dysbiosis, colitis, and atrophy. Are legendary therapeutic diets really effective? How is coffee beneficial and how can kiwi help with constipation? What to do if there are stones in the gallbladder? When is treatment truly necessary, and when are endless tests a waste of time and money? Finally, how to avoid falling for charlatans in medicine? The book is full of humor and examples from medical practice.