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About Irritable Bowel Syndrome 
Irritable bowel syndrome is the most common disease diagnosed by gastroenterologists (doctors who specialize in medical treatment of disorders of the stomach and intestines) and one of the most common... Details >
International Foundation for Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders
About Kids GI Health
The International Foundation for Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders offers a community of support for the children and families affected by gastrointestinal disorders.... Details >
International Foundation for Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders
Childhood Diarrhea: Messages for Parents
This consumer health information brochure describes diarrhea symptoms, causes, spread and treatment and prevention. Advice is included on how to assess the severity of the problem and when a doctor sh... Details >
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Diagnostic Tests for Gastrointestinal Disorders
This document contains patient education fact sheets on six diagnostic tests for gastrointestinal disorders: colonoscopy, sigmoidoscopy, upper endoscopy ERCP, lower GI series, and upper GI series. The... Details >
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, National Institutes of Health
Frequently Asked Questions: Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor (GIST)
Also available in: Spanish
This page presents frequently asked questions about Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor. GIST is a rare cancer of the GI track. It belongs to the general class of cancers called sarcomas. Sarcomas are a gr... Details >
Gastric Cancer (PDQ®): Treatment
Based on information in the PDQ summary for health professionals on gastric (stomach) cancer, this patient resource presents facts about current treatment of stomach cancer by cancer stage.... Details >
Gastroenterologist Locator Service
If you are looking for a gastroenterologist , the AGA has provide this online service -- a listing of member gastroenterologists -- to assist you in locating one within your specific state.... Details >
Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor (GIST) Overview
Gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GISTs) belong to a group of cancers called soft tissue sarcomas. Sarcomas are a rare type of cancer that can occur in connective tissues, bones, muscles, fat, nerves, ... Details >
Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor (GIST) Specialist Directory
The purpose of this directory is to connect patients with GIST to doctors around the world who are specializing in the treatment of this disease. The original list was created in response to a joint p... Details >
GI Physician Locator
Search this GI Physician Locator service to locate a physician member of the College in your area. Choose a state from the drop-down list to find doctor names, addresses, and phone numbers in your sta... Details >
Have You Heard of GERD?
This consumer health information brochure focuses on gastroesophageal reflux disease as it relates to children. Symptoms, prognosis and treatment are discussed.... Details >
Intestinal pseudo-obstruction
An overview of intestinal pseudo-obstruction (false blockage), a condition that causes symptoms like those of a bowel obstruction (blockage). The symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of intestinal pseu... Details >
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, National Institutes of Health
Locate a Pediatric Gastroenterologist
Search for a pediatric gastroenterologist by doctor's name, city, state, or country.... Details >
North American Society for Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition
Mind-Body Interventions for Gastrointestinal Conditions
The objective of this evidence report was to search the literature on the use of mind-body therapies for the treatment of health conditions and, on the basis of this search, to choose either a conditi... Details >
Stomach (Gastric) Cancer Home Page
This web site links patients, health care professionals, and the general public to a range of topics related to stomach cancer, including diagnosis, screening, treatment, disease management, coping sk... Details >
Treatment for Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors (GISTs)
Prior to 2001, surgery was the only successful treatment option for GIST. However, even for patients whose tumors are completely removed these tumors often return and/or metastasize. Until now, patien... Details >
Ulcerative Colitis
In ulcerative colitis, the inner lining of the large intestine (colon or bowel) and rectum becomes inflamed. The inflammation usually begins in the rectum and lower (sigmoid) intestine and spreads upw... Details >
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, National Institutes of Health