The TV doctor persistently advises: “Heartburn? Take the medicine and everything will go away! Constipation? Take a laxative and forget about the problem!” However, gastritis and constipation, from which a good half of humanity suffers, are by no means as harmless as many believe. If not treated promptly, they can lead to the development of cancer. The chain: gastritis with Helicobacter pylori - atrophy of the gastric mucosa - stomach cancer - is now being traced all over the world. Fortunately, these days it is possible to break this chain. This book will tell you about effective methods of treating diseases of the gastrointestinal tract.