A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
J
K
L
M
N
O
P
R
S
T
U
V
W
X
Y
Z
Digestive system organs
Digestive system organs

Gastrointestinal disorders - resources
Alternative Names:
Digestive disease - resources; Resources - gastrointestinal disorders

Information:

RESOURCES FOR GASTROINTESTINAL DISORDERS:

http://www.iffgd.org/International Foundation for Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders (IFFGD) has patient information on irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and dyspepsia.

http://www.acg.gi.org/acg-dev/patientinfo/frame_giproblems.htmlAmerican College of Gastroenterology has patient information on common GI problems including GERD, ulcers, intestinal gas, abdominal pain, rectal complaints, inflammatory bowel disease, and others.

http://www.celiac.com/Celiac.com has patient information on celiac disease, also known as gluten intolerance.


GENERAL INFORMATION:
Additional resources can be found through local libraries, your health care provider, and the yellow pages under "social service organizations."
Review Date: 11/1/2002
Reviewed By: A.D.A.M. editorial. Previous review: Alan Greene, M.D., F.A.A.P., Chief Medical Officer, A.D.A.M.; Clinical Assistant Professor, Department of Pediatrics, Stanford University School of Medicine; Attending Physician, Packard Children's Hospital at Stanford. (3/16/2001).
A.D.A.M., Inc. is accredited by URAC, also known as the American Accreditation HealthCare Commission (www.urac.org). URAC's accreditation program is the first of its kind, requiring compliance with 53 standards of quality and accountability, verified by independent audit. A.D.A.M. is among the first to achieve this important distinction for online health information and services. A.D.A.M. is also a founding member of Hi-Ethics (www.hiethics.com) and subscribes to the principles of the Health on the Net Foundation (www.hon.ch).

The information provided herein should not be used during any medical emergency or for the diagnosis or treatment of any medical condition. A licensed physician should be consulted for diagnosis and treatment of any and all medical conditions. Call 911 for all medical emergencies. Links to other sites are provided for information only -- they do not constitute endorsements of those other sites. Copyright 2003 A.D.A.M., Inc. Any duplication or distribution of the information contained herein is strictly prohibited.
adam.com