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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
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
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
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
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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 >
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 >
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 >
This official journal of the American Gastroenterological Association features articles and reports designed to assist the physician and health care professional in keeping abreast of developments in ... Details >
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 >
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 >
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 >
This consumer health information brochure focuses on gastroesophageal reflux disease as it relates to children. Symptoms, prognosis and treatment are discussed.... Details >
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
Search for a pediatric gastroenterologist by doctor's name, city, state, or country.... Details >
North American Society for Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition
A review of the purpose of a lower gastrointestinal (GI) series, including general preparation for the procedure. The lower GI series may show problems like abnormal growths, ulcers, polyps, and div... Details >
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, National Institutes of Health
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 >
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 >
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