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NIDDK Digestive DiseasesNational Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)
DHHS. National Institutes of Health.
Find a wealth of information on digestive diseases such as diverticulitis, celiac disease, ulcers, gastric reflux (GERD) and more...for consumers and professionals.
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Digestive Diseases Materials
DHHS. NIH. National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases.
Index to the NIDDK publication list for a variety of digestive diseases.
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Your Digestive System and How It Works
DHHS. NIH. NIDDK. National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse.
Learn why digestion important and how is food digested. Also in Spanish.
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Gas, Heartburn, and Indigestion
DHHS. NIH. NIDDK. National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse.
Find information about gas, heartburn and indigestion:
  • Gas in the Digestive Tract
  • Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
  • Gastroesophageal Reflux in Children and Adolescents
  • Gastroesophageal Reflux in Infants
  • Hiatal Hernia
  • Indigestion
  • Lactose Intolerance
  • What I need to know about Gas (flatulence)
  • Why does milk bother me? (lactose intolerance)
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    What I need to know about Peptic Ulcers
    DHHS. NIH. NIDDK. National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse.
    Learn about peptic ulcers, the syptoms, causes, treatments, and more... Also in PDF|946 KB.
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    Constipation
    DHHS. NIH. NIDDK. National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse.
    Find constipation related information in the following articles:
  • Colonoscopy
  • Constipation in Children
  • Constipation
  • Diverticulosis and Diverticulitis
  • Irritable Bowel Syndrome in Children
  • Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
  • What I need to know about Constipation
  • What I need to know about Irritable Bowel Syndrome
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    MedlinePlus: Constipation
    DHHS. NIH. National Library of Medicine.
    Provides information on constipation, including diagnosis/symptoms, treatment, nutrition issues, and more. Also in Spanish.
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    digestive systemDiverticulosis and Diverticulitis
    DHHS. NIH. NIDDK. National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse.
    Provides information on the causes, symptoms and complications of diverticular disease as well as diagnosis and treatment options. Also in PDF|479 KB.
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    Gallstones
    DHHS. NIH. NIDDK. National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse.
    Find out about gallstones, the sypmtoms, treatment and more.
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    MedlinePlus: Lactose Intolerance
    DHHS. NIH. National Library of Medicine.
    Provides access to resources concerning lactose intolerance. Also in Spanish.
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    What People With Lactose Intolerance Need to Know About Osteoporosis
    DHHS. NIH. NIAMS. Osteoporosis and Related Bone Diseases ~ National Resource Center.
    Provides information about Lactose Intolerence and its effect on Osteoporosis. Also in PDF |155 KB.
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    Woman perplexed about milk productsWhy Does Milk Bother Me?
    DHHS. NIH. National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases.
    Information to help with living with lactose intolerance. Also in PDF |742 KB
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    Celiac Disease
    DHHS. NIH. National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases.
    Information on what celiac disease is, including sypmtoms, diagnosis, treatment, and more. Also in PDF |171 KB.
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    MedlinePlus: Celiac Disease
    DHHS. NIH. National Library of Medicine.
    Provides access to resources concerning celiac disease. Includes information about organizations, specific conditions, and disease management. Also in Spanish.
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    MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Celiac Disease--Nutritional Considerations
    DHHS. NIH. National Library of Medicine.
    Provides definition, food sources and recommendations. Also in Spanish.
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    MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Celiac Disease-Sprue
    DHHS. NIH. National Library of Medicine.
    Find information about celiac disease, including causes, symptoms, treatments, support groups, complications, and more. Also in Spanish.
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    Celiac campaignCeliac Disease Awareness Campaign
    DHHS. NIH. National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases.
    Campaign focusing on celiac disease, estimated to affect 1% of all Americans, though many have never been diagnosed and are not receiving treatment.
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    What People With Celiac Disease Need to Know About Osteoporosis
    DHHS. NIH. National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases.
    Learn about the celica disease and osteoporosis link. Also in PDF|171 KB.
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    Crohn's Disease
    DHHS. NIH. NIDDK. National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse.
    Discusses treatment options such as drug therapy, nutrition supplementation and surgery. Also includes information on pregnancy. Also in PDF|117 KB.
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    Appendicitis
    DHHS. NIH. NIDDK. National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse.
    Learn about the causes, symptoms, treatments of appendicitis, plus more. Also in PDF|129 KB.
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    Pancreatitis
    DHHS. NIH. NIDDK. National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse.
    Provides background information about causes, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of pancreatitis.
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    Last Modified: May 27, 2008  
    Nutrition and Health Issues
      Heart Health
      High Blood Pressure
      Cancer
      Diabetes
      Overweight and Obesity
      Digestive Disorders
      Osteoporosis
      Eating Disorders
      Food Allergies and Intolerances
      AIDS/HIV
      Commonly Asked Questions (FAQ)
    See Also
      FNIC Digestive Diseases and Disorders
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