title: Primary Care Evaluation and Management of Gastroenterologic Issues in Women.
abstract: Gastrointestinal disorders often present to the primary care setting where initial preventive, diagnostic, and treatment strategies are implemented. This article reviews the presentation and diagnosis of common gastrointestinal disorders, including colorectal cancer, irritable bowel syndrome, peptic ulcer disease, gallbladder disorders, inflammatory bowel disease, gastroesophageal reflux, and Barrett's esophagus. We focus on the evaluation and management of these diseases in women.
authors.affiliation: Section of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, The University of Chicago Medical Center, 5841 South Maryland Avenue, Chicago, IL 60637, USA. Electronic address: VIJAYA.RAO@UCHOSPITALS.EDU.
authors.forename: Vijaya L
authors.initials: VL
authors.lastname: Rao
authors.affiliation: Section of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, The University of Chicago Medical Center, 5841 South Maryland Avenue, Chicago, IL 60637, USA.
authors.forename: Dejan
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Micic
authors.affiliation: Section of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, The University of Chicago Medical Center, 5841 South Maryland Avenue, Chicago, IL 60637, USA.
authors.forename: Karen E
authors.initials: KE
authors.lastname: Kim
mesh_terms: D000367:Age Factors; D037001:Directive Counseling; D055088:Early Detection of Cancer / Q000379:methods*; D005260:Female; D005767:Gastrointestinal Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000503:physiopathology; D006801:Humans; D011320:Primary Health Care / Q000592:standards; D040242:Risk Reduction Behavior; D014481:United States / Q000453:epidemiology; D016387:Women's Health / Q000592:standards
keywords: Barrett’s esophagus; Colorectal cancer; Gallbladder disorders; Gastroesophageal reflux; Inflammatory bowel disease; Irritable bowel syndrome; Peptic ulcer disease