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​​Abdominal Pain

Essentials of Pathophysiology and Treatment

  • 1st Edition - June 1, 2026
  • Latest edition
  • Editor: Jakub Fichna
  • Language: English

Abdominal Pain: Essentials of Pathophysiology Treatment is the most up-to-date and comprehensive resource on abdominal pain. The book highlights new biomarkers, targets, and diagno… Read more

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Description

Abdominal Pain: Essentials of Pathophysiology Treatment is the most up-to-date and comprehensive resource on abdominal pain. The book highlights new biomarkers, targets, and diagnostic techniques that are shaping the future of abdominal pain management, ensuring readers absorb the latest trends in diagnosis and treatment. By covering abdominal pain in the context of various specialties, it ensures a multidisciplinary understanding of these conditions for developing effective treatment strategies and improving patient outcomes. This first of its kind resource focuses on abdominal pain across numerous specialties, eliminating the need to search for information from innumerable sources.

It is designed for researchers, clinicians, and students, providing an unparalleled depth of knowledge and insights into the diagnosis and treatment of abdominal pain. Expert contributors, selected for their specialized knowledge, bring the latest publications, advances, and cutting-edge research to ensure the most current information available. This innovative approach compiles diverse aspects of abdominal pain, offering insights into pathophysiology, molecular pathways, and potential cross-talks. Whether you are a seasoned clinician, a researcher, or a medical student, this guide will provide you with the most current and comprehensive information available, helping you stay at the forefront of abdominal pain diagnosis and treatment.

Key features

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  • Bridges the gap between fundamental research findings and their clinical implications, offering case studies and expert insights that illustrate successful therapeutic strategies
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Readership

Researchers (basic science, clinical) and practicing clinicians

Table of contents

1. Abdominal pain - molecular basis and clinical consequences

2. (working title) Disorders of gut brain interaction (DGBI)

3. Cyclic vomiting syndrome and abdominal pain

4. Hepatobiliary pain

5. Pancreatitis and abdominal pain

6. Pancreatic cancer and its association with abdominal pain

7. Immunotherapy and gastrointestinal-related side effects in patients with cancers

8. Microbiota and pain(working title)

9. (working title) Microbiome modulation to overcome abdominal pain

10. (working title) An update on TRP channels in visceral pain and inflammation

11. Preclinical models of visceral pain

Product details

  • Edition: 1
  • Latest edition
  • Published: June 1, 2026
  • Language: English

About the editor

JF

Jakub Fichna

Dr. Jakub Fichna is a pharmacologist and gastroenterologist, with more than 20 years of experience in the field. He has co-authored more than 350 original and review articles, and several book chapters. Additionally, he has served as editor of several books dedicated to furthering the work of researchers and clinicians. Dr. Fichna is a Fulbright Scholar, and a recipient of the UEG Rising Star Award. He has been the PI in several grants in the area of gastroenterology. Over his distinguished career, he has built a strong network of researchers and fruitful collaborations with clinicians worldwide. His previous works have been cited over 7,237 times.
Affiliations and expertise
Medical University of Lodz, Poland