Gastrointestinal diseases in women

Authors

M. L. Borum, George Washington University Medical Center

Document Type

Journal Article

Publication Date

1-1-1998

Journal

Medical Clinics of North America

Volume

82

Issue

1

DOI

10.1016/S0025-7125(05)70593-9

Abstract

Gastrointestinal disorders are among the most common disorders for which women seek medical attention. Most gastrointestinal diseases in women are not inherently different from those that occur in men. There are several disorders, however, that occur more frequently or manifest themselves differently in women. This article reviews common gastrointestinal disorders affecting women. The pathophysiology, clinical manifestations, management, and gender-specific issues of gastroesophageal reflux disease, peptic ulcer disease, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), and inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) are discussed.

APA Citation

Borum, M. (1998). Gastrointestinal diseases in women. Medical Clinics of North America, 82 (1). http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/S0025-7125(05)70593-9