title: Common gastrointestinal syndromes diseases.
abstract: Gastrointestinal syndromes are an important contributory cause of morbidity for women, although in many cases, the gynecologist may primarily diagnose and treat uncomplicated disease. The role of endoscopy in the management of more difficult cases requires referral. The role of flexible sigmoidoscopy performed by the gynecologist for colorectal screening is intriguing.
authors.affiliation: Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, New Orleans 70112, USA.
authors.forename: T E
authors.initials: TE
authors.lastname: Nolan
mesh_terms: D000863:Antacids / Q000627:therapeutic use; D000897:Anti-Ulcer Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002400:Cathartics / Q000627:therapeutic use; D003109:Colonic Diseases, Functional / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D003110:Colonic Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D003113:Colonoscopy; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D003248:Constipation / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D005260:Female; D005764:Gastroesophageal Reflux / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D005767:Gastrointestinal Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D006176:Gynecology; D006801:Humans; D008019:Life Style; D009780:Occult Blood; D010437:Peptic Ulcer / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D011613:Psychotherapy; D013577:Syndrome
chemical_list: D000863:Antacids; D000897:Anti-Ulcer Agents; D002400:Cathartics