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digestive system
Find information and resources about digestive system structure and function and disorders and diseases affecting the system (mouth, esophagus, stomach, intestines, pancreas, liver, gallbladder) and associated organs (kidney). Also find information on lactose intolerance.
General Information
National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse
DHHS. NIH. National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases.
Resources include:
  • Digestive Diseases A-Z
  • Statistics
  • Clinical Trials and Guidelines
  • Publications
  • Information in Spanish
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    Your Digestive System and How It Works
    DHHS. NIH. National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases.
    Also in Spanish.
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    Slide Show: The Nuts and Bolts of Digestion
    Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research. MayoClinic.com.
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    Pathophysiology of the Digestive System
    Colorado State University. Department of Biomedical Sciences.
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    Digestive System Center
    Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research. MayoClinic.com.
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    Digestive Disorders
    American Academy of Family Physicians. familydoctor.org.
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    Gastroenterology Diseases
    Jackson Gastroenterology.
    Numerous patient education fact sheets on gastrointestinal and liver disorders.
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    Gas, Heartburn, and Indigestion
    DHHS. NIH. NIDDK. National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse.
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    MedlinePlus Indigestión
    DHHS. NIH. National Library of Medicine.
    Information on indigestion in Spanish.
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    Digestive Health - Patient Information
    American College of Gastroenterology.
    Includes a "Patient Web Book" and resources in Spanish.
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    Diets - Gastroenterology
    Jackson Gastroenterology.
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    Mouth and Esophagus
    MedlinePlus: Taste and Smell Disorders
    DHHS. NIH. National Library of Medicine.
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    MedlinePlus: Swallowing Disorders
    DHHS. NIH. National Library of Medicine.
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    NINDS Swallowing Disorders Information Page
    DHHS. NIH. National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke.
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    Difficulty Swallowing
    Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research. MayoClinic.com.
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    Esophageal Cancer
    DHHS. NIH. National Cancer Institute.
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    Esophageal Cancer
    Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research. MayoClinic.com.
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    Barrett's Esophagus
    Johns Hopkins University. Johns Hopkins Pathology.
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    Stomach
    MedlinePlus: Stomach Disorders
    DHHS. NIH. National Library of Medicine.
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    Stomach
    DHHS. NIH. NIDDK. National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse.
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    Heartburn, Hiatal Hernia, and Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
    DHHS. NIH. NIDDK. National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse.
    Also in PDF |123 KB.
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    Stomach and Duodenal Ulcers (Peptic Ulcers)
    University of Maryland Medical Center.
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    Dumping Syndrome
    Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research. MayoClinic.com.
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    Pancreas, Liver and Gallbladder
    MedlinePlus: Pancreatic Diseases
    DHHS. NIH. National Library of Medicine.
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    Pancreatitis
    DHHS. NIH. NIDDK. National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse.
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    National Pancreas Foundation
    National Pancreas Foundation.
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    MedlinePlus: Gallbladder Diseases
    DHHS. NIH. National Library of Medicine.
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    Gallstones
    DHHS. NIH. NIDDK. National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse.
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    gallbladder, liver and pancreasWhat are Gallstones and Gallbladder Disease?
    University of Maryland Medical Center.
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    MedlinePlus: Liver Diseases
    DHHS. NIH. National Library of Medicine.
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    Liver
    DHHS. NIH. NIDDK. National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse.
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    Diet & Your Liver  (PDF|404 KB)
    American Liver Foundation.
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    Small and Large Intestine
    Bowel Problems Resource List
    Healthtouch Online.
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    MedlinePlus: Diarrhea
    DHHS. NIH. National Library of Medicine.
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    Diarrhea
    DHHS. NIH. NIDDK. National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse.
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    MedlinePlus: Constipation
    DHHS. NIH. National Library of Medicine.
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    Diverticulosis and Diverticulitis
    DHHS. NIH. NIDDK. National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse.
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    MedlinePlus: Celiac Disease
    DHHS. NIH. National Library of Medicine.
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    Celiac Disease
    DHHS. NIH. National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases.
    Also in PDF|171 KB.
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    Celiac Disease Foundation logoCeliac Disease Foundation
    Celiac Disease Foundation.
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    Celiac Sprue Association
    Celiac Sprue Association.
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    Celiac Disease and Gluten-free Diet Support Center
    Celiac.com.
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    KidsHealth Celiac Disease
    The Nemours Foundation. KidsHealth.
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    Crohn's Disease
    DHHS. NIH. NIDDK. National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse.
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    MedlinePlus: Crohn's Disease
    DHHS. NIH. National Library of Medicine.
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    Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of America
    Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of America.
    Non-profit organization dedicated eliminating Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis through education and research.
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    Appendicitis
    DHHS. NIH. NIDDK. National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse.
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    Lactose Intolerance
    Lactose Intolerance
    DHHS. NIH. NIDDK. National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse.
    Also in PDF|193 KB.
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    MedlinePlus: Lactose Intolerance
    DHHS. NIH. National Library of Medicine.
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    Lactose Intolerance (Fact Sheets, News, and Science)
    National Dairy Council.
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    KidsHealth Lactose Intolerance
    Nemours Foundation. KidsHealth.
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    TeensHealth Lactose Intolerance
    Nemours Foundation. TeensHealth.
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    Kidney
    National Kidney and Urologic Diseases Information Clearinghouse
    DHHS. NIH. National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases.
    Resources include:
  • Kidney & Urologic Diseases A-Z
  • Statistics
  • Clinical Trials and Guidelines
  • Kidney and Urologic Diseases Publications
  • Information in Spanish
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    MedlinePlus: Kidney Diseases
    DHHS. NIH. National Library of Medicine.
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    Nutrition and Hemodialysis  (PDF|146 KB)
    National Kidney Foundation.
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    National Kidney Foundation logoPatient Education Resources
    National Kidney Foundation. Council on Renal Nutrition.
    Includes patient education pages, brochures, fact sheets, and list of cookbooks.
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    Kidney Failure - Eat Right to Feel Right on Hemodialysis  (PDF|192 KB)
    DHHS. NIH. NIDDK. National Kidney and Urologic Diseases Information Clearinghouse.
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    AAKP Nutrition Counter - A Reference for the Kidney Patient
    American Association of Kidney Patients.
    Also in PDF|147 KB.
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    Last Modified: Nov 6, 2008  
    Diet and Disease
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