Brain and Gastrointestinal Tract Crosstalk

This book delves into the intricacies of the brain-gut crosstalk, offering readers an advanced understanding of how the brain and gut interact at a physiological and neurophysiological level. With in-depth chapters on the physiology of the gut, neurophysiology of the gut, and the bidirectional communication between the gut and the brain, this book provides a cutting-edge perspective that bridges multiple domains of medical science. It examines the complex mechanisms of gut motility, sensory processing, neurotransmission, and the emerging role of the gut-brain axis, equipping readers with essential knowledge for understanding and addressing various gastrointestinal disorders. The book is divided into three sections – the first section covers the physiology of the gut, the second section discusses the neurophysiology of the gut, and the third section focuses on the clinical aspects and the issues related to the brain-gut crosstalk. It is meticulously structured to not only explore these systems in isolation but also to provide insights into their integrated functioning and the clinical implications of their disruption. This volume of the book series ‘Physiology in Clinical Neurosciences – Brain and Spinal Cord Crosstalks’ serves as a valuable resource for clinicians, researchers, and postgraduate and super specialty students of neurology, neurosurgery, gastroenterology and physiology. It is also helpful for allied health professionals, as well as researchers working in the domain of neurogastroenterology.