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

The book debunks 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, candidate of medical sciences Andrey Kharitonov knows how myths reduce quality of life: leading to food bans, unnecessary rituals with food, pointless examinations, and treatment of conditions that are normal. Easily and clearly, based on modern scientific data, the doctor dispels misconceptions about gastritis and pancreatitis, irritable bowel syndrome and dysbiosis, colitis and atrophy. Legendary therapeutic tables – are they really effective? How is coffee beneficial and how can kiwi help with constipation? What should you do if stones have appeared in the gallbladder? When is treatment really necessary, and when are endless tests a waste of time and money? Finally, how not to fall for the tricks of medical charlatans? The book is full of humor and examples from medical practice.