- A
- Abdominal Pain
- B
- Barrett's Esophagus
- C
- Capsule Endoscopy
- Celiac Disease
- Chronic Constipation
- Cirrhosis
- Colon Cancer Screening
- Colon Polyp
- Colonscopy
- Crohn's Disease
- D
- Diarrhea
- Diverticulosis/Diverticulitis
- E
- Endoscopic Ultrasound
- ERCP
- Esophageal Manometry
- F
- Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD)
- Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
- G
- Gallstones
- Gastritis
- Gastroparesis
- Gastroscopy/EGD
- GERD
- H
- H. Pylori Infections
- Hemorrhoids
- Hepatitis
- I
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome
- J
- K
- L
- Liver Biopsy
- M
- N
- O
- P
- Pancreatitis
- Q
- R
- Rectal Bleeding
- Remicade Infusions
- S
- T
- U
- Ulcerative Colitis
- Ulcers
- V
- W
- X
- Y
- Z
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TOP ^Abdominal Pain
Abdominal pain - pain felt in the abdomen - can come from any of the organs contained within the abdominal cavity.
Web Sites For More Information:
- The American College of Gastroenterology
- Abdominal Pain Syndromes
- (An overview of abdominal pain, its possible causes, diagnoses, and treatments.)
- Medline Plus
- Abdominal Pain
- (A brief overview of abdominal pain, with links to other sources.)
[Go to Abdominal Pain in the Procedures and Treatments section.]
B
TOP ^Barrett's Esophagus
Barrett's Esophagus is a condition in which the lining of the esophagus is damaged by stomach acid.
Web Sites For More Information:
- The American College of Gastroenterology
- Barrett's Esophagus
- (An overview of Barrett's Esophagus, the risk factors, treatment options, and management.)
- American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
- GERD, Barrett's Esophagus and the Risk for Esophageal Cancer
- (A review of the testing, screening, and treating of Barrett's Esophagus.)
- Understanding Barrett's Esophagus
- (A review of the testing, screening, and treating of Barrett's Esophagus.)
- National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse
- Barrett's Esophagus
- (An overview of Barrett's Esophagus, GERD, how it's diagnosed, and links to other resources.)
Free Pamphlet From NDDIC: Barrett's Esophagus
[Go to Barrett's Esophagus in the Procedures and Treatments section.]
C
TOP ^Capsule Endoscopy
Web Sites For More Information:
- The American College of Gastroenterology
- Small Bowel Bleeding and Capsule Endoscopy
- (An overview of small bowel bleeding, and capsule endoscopy.)
- American Gastroenterological Association
- Preparing for Capsule Endoscopy
- (An overview of capsule endoscopy and possible complications.)
- American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
- Understanding Capsule Endoscopy
- (An overview of the reasons, preparations, and possible complications of capsule endoscopy.)
[Go to Capsule Endoscopy in the Procedures and Treatments section.]
TOP ^Celiac Disease
Web Sites For More Information:
- The American College of Gastroenterology
- Celiac Disease
- (An overview of the symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of celiac disease.)
- American Gastroenterological Association
- Understanding Celiac Disease
- (An overview of the symptoms, diagnosis, treatments, and complications of celiac disease.)
- National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse
- Celiac Disease
- (An overview of the symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of celiac disease.)
Free Pamphlet From NDDIC: Celiac Disease
[Go to Celiac Disease in the Procedures and Treatments section.]
TOP ^Chronic Constipation
Web Sites For More Information:
- The American College of Gastroenterology
- Constipation and Defecation Problems
- (Constipation definition, causes, evaluation, and treatments.)
- American Gastroenterological Association
- Understanding Constipation
- (An overview of the causes, diagnosis, and treatment of constipation.)
- National Digestive Diseases sInformation Clearinghouse
- Constipation
- (An overview of the causes, identification, and treatment of constipation.)
Free Pamphlet from NDDIC: Constipation
[Go to Chronic Constipation in the Procedures and Treatments section.]
TOP ^Cirrhosis
Cirrhosis is scarring of the liver and poor liver function, resulting from a chronic liver disease.
Web Sites For More Information:
- The American College of Gastroenterology
- Liver Cirrhosis
- (An overview of the symptoms, diagnosis, complications, and treatments for cirrhosis.)
- American Gastroenterological Association
- Understanding Cirrhosis of the Liver
- (An overview of the treatment, causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and complications of cirrhosis.)
- National Digestive Diseases Information Clearhouse
- Cirrhosis
- (An overview of cirrhosis, its causes, symptoms, complications, diagnosis, and treatment.)
Free Pamphlet from NDDIC: Cirrhosis
[Go to Cirrhosis in the Procedures and Treatments section.]
TOP ^Colon Cancer Screening
Web Sites For More Information:
- American Gastroenterological Association
- Colorectal Cancer Prevention and Treatment
- (An overview of colorectal cancer, its prevention, treatments, and risk factors.)
- American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
- Understanding Colon Cancer Screening
- (Six questions that could save your life or the life of someone you love.)
[Go to Colon Cancer Screening in the Procedures and Treatments section.]
TOP ^Colon Polyp
Web Sites For More Information:
- The American College of Gastroenterology
- Colon Polyps
- (An overview of colon polyps, tests, and treatments.)
- American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
- Understanding Polyps and Their Treatment
- (An overview of the types, risks, and removal of polyps.)
- National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse
- What I Need to Know About Colon Polyps
- (An overview of colon polyps, the symptoms, testing for, and treating.)
Free Pamphlet from NDDIC: What I Need to Know About Colon Polyps
[Go to Colon Polyp in the Procedures and Treatments section.]
TOP ^Colonoscopy
Colonoscopy enables your doctor to examine the lining of your colon for abnormalities using an endoscope.
Web Sites For More Information:
- American Gastroenterological Association
- Preparing For a Colonoscopy
- (An overview of colonoscopy, its uses, and the procedure.)
- American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
- Understanding Colonoscopy
- (An overview of colonoscopy.)
- National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse
- Colonoscopy
- (An overview of colonoscopy and how it is performed.)
Free Pamphlet from NDDIC: Colonoscopy
[Go to Colonoscopy in the Procedures and Treatments section.]
TOP ^Crohn's Disease
Web Sites For More Information:
- National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse
- Crohn's Disease
- (An overview of the causes, symptoms, diagnosis, complications, and treatment of Crohn's disease.)
Free Pamphlet From NDDIC: Crohn's Disease
[Go to Crohn's Disease in the Procedures and Treatments section.]
D
TOP ^Diarrhea
Web Sites For More Information:
- The American College of Gastroenterology
- Diarrheal Diseases
- (An overview of the types, causes, tests for, and treatment of diarrhea.)
- National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse
- Diarrhea
- (An overview of the causes, symptoms, treatment, and prevention of diarrhea.)
Free Pamphlet From NDDIC: Diarrhea
[Go to Diarrhea in the Procedures and Treatments section.]
TOP ^Diverticulosis/Diverticulitis
Web Sites For More Information:
- The American College of Gastroenterology
- Diverticular Disease of the Colon
- (An overview of the causes, symptoms, and complications of diverticulosis, and the treatment of diverticulitis.)
- American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
- Understanding Diverticulosis
- (An overview of the causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and complications of diverticulosis.)
- National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse
- Diverticulosis and Diverticulitis
- (An overview of diverticulosis and diverticulitis, the symptoms, complications, diagnosis, and treatment.)
Free Pamphlet From NDDIC: Diverticulosis and Diverticulitis
[Go to Diverticulosis/Diverticulitis in the Procedures and Treatments section.]
E
TOP ^Endoscopic Ultrasound
Web Sites For More Information:
- American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
- Understanding EUS (Endoscopic Ultrasonography)
- (An overview of EUS, the examination, and possible complications.)
[Go to Endoscopic Ultrasound in the Procedures and Treatments section.]
TOP ^ERCP
Web Sites For More Information:
- American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
- Understanding ERCP
- (An overview of ERCP, its preparations, procedure, and possible complications.)
- American Gastroenterological Association
- ERCP
- (An overview of ERCP, how it works, what to expect, and possible complications.)
- National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse
- ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)
- (An overview of ERCP.)
[Go to Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatogram (ERCP) in the Procedures and Treatments section.]
TOP ^Esophageal Manometry
Web Sites For More Information:
- American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
- Understanding Esophageal Manometry
- (An overview of the testing and possible risks of esophageal manometry.)
- Medline Plus
- Esophageal Manometry
- (An overview of esophageal manometry.)
[Go to Esophageal Manometry (Motility Test) in the Procedures and Treatments section.]
F
TOP ^Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD)
Web Sites For More Information:
- The American College of Gastroenterology
- Fatty Liver Disease
- (An overview of NAFLD, the causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and risks.)
- American Liver Foundation
- NAFLD
- (An overview of NAFLD, its risks, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention.)
[Go to Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) in the Procedures and Treatments section.]
TOP ^Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Web Sites For More Information:
- American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
- Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
- (An overview of flexible sigmoidoscopy.)
- National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse
- Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
- (An overview of flexible sigmoidoscopy, how to prepare, and how it's performed.)
Free Pamphlet From NDDIC: Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
[Go to Flexible Sigmoidoscopy in the Procedures and Treatments section.]
G
TOP ^Gallstones
Web Sites For More Information:
- The American College of Gastroenterology
- Biliary Tract Disorders, Gallbladder Disorders and Gallstone Pancreatitis
- (A description of gallstones, their risks, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment.)
- National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse
- Gallstones
- (An overview of the causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of gallstones.)
[Go to Gallstones in the Procedures and Treatments section.]
TOP ^Gastritis
Web Sites For More Information:
- National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse
- Gastritis
- (An overview of the causes, symptoms, complications, diagnosis, and treatment of gastritis.)
Free Pamphlet From NDDIC: Gastritis
[Go to Gastritis in the Procedures and Treatments section.]
TOP ^Gastroparesis
Web Sites For More Information:
- The American College of Gastroenterology
- Gastroparesis
- (An overview of the causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of gastroparesis.)
- National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse
- Gastroparesis
- (An overview of the causes, symptoms, complications, diagnosis, and treatment of gastroparesis.)
[Go to Gastroparesis in the Procedures and Treatments section.]
TOP ^Gastroscopy/EGD
Web Sites For More Information:
- American Gastroenterological Association
- Preparing For An Upper GI Endoscopy
- (An overview of upper endoscopy, before, during, and after the procedure.)
- American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
- Understanding Upper Endoscopy
- (An overview of upper endoscopy, the preparations, why it's done, and possible complications.)
- National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse
- Upper GI Endoscopy
- (An overview of upper gastrointestinal endoscopy.)
Free Pamphlet From NDDIC: Upper Endoscopy
[Go to Esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) in the Procedures and Treatments section.]
TOP ^GERD
Web Sites For More Information:
- The American College of Gastroenterology
- Endoscopic Treatment of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
- (An overview of endscopic treatment of GERD.)
- American Gastroenterological Association
- Understanding Heartburn and Reflux Disease
- (An overview of heartburn, GERD, and controlling heartburn.)
- American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
- Understanding Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
- (An overview of the symptoms, causes, diagnosis, and treatment of GERD.)
- National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse
- Heartburn, Gastroesophageal Reflux (GER), and Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
- (An overview of the symptoms, causes, and treatment of GERD.)
Free Pamphlet From NDDIC: GERD
[Go to GERD in the Procedures and Treatments section.]
H
TOP ^H. Pylori Infections
Web Sites For More Information:
- National Digestive Disease Information Clearinghouse
- H. Pylori and Peptic Ulcers
- (An overview of H. pylori, and causes and symptoms of peptic ulcers.)
Free Pamphlet From NDDIC: H. pylori and Peptic Ulcers
[Go to H. Pylori Infections in the Procedures and Treatments section.]
TOP ^Hemorrhoids
Web Sites For More Information:
- The American College of Gastroenterology
- Common Disorders of the Anus and Rectum: Hemorrhoids and Fissures
- (An overview of the types, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of hemorrhoids and anal fissures.)
- American Gastroenterological Association
- Living With Hemorrhoids
- (An overview of hemorrhoid basics, diagnosis, and prevention.)
- National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse
- Hemorrhoids
- (An overview of the symptoms, causes, diagnosis, and treatment of hemorrhoids.)
Free Pamphlet From NDDIC: Hemorrhoids
[Go to Hemorrhoids in the Procedures and Treatments section.]
TOP ^Hepatitis
Web Sites For More Information:
- The American College of Gastroenterology
- Viral Hepatitis
- (An overview of hepatitis, symptoms, and treatments.)
- American Gastroenterological Association
- Hepatitis
- (An overview of the forms of hepatitis, the symptoms, treatment, and prevention.)
- Medline Plus
- Hepatitis
- (An overview of the causes, symptoms, and treatment of hepatitis.)
[Go to Hepatitis in the Procedures and Treatments section.]
I
TOP ^Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Web Sites For More Information:
- American Gastroenterological Association
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease
- (An overview of the types of IBD, their causes, and treatment.)
[Go to Inflammatory Bowel Disease in the Procedures and Treatments section.]
TOP ^Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
Web Sites For More Information:
- The American College of Gastroenterology
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome
- (An overview of the causes, diagnosis, and treatment of IBS.)
- American Gastroenterological Association
- Understanding Irritable Bowel Syndrome
- (An overview of the causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of IBS.)
- National Digestive Disease Information Clearinghouse
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome
- (An overview of the symptoms, causes, diagnosis, and treatment of IBS.)
Free Pamphlet From NDDIC: Irritable Bowel Syndrome
[Go to Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) in the Procedures and Treatments section.]
J
K
L
TOP ^Liver Biopsy
Web Sites For More Information:
- National Digestive Disease Information Clearinghouse
- Liver Biopsy
- (An overview of liver biopsy.)
Free Pamphlet From NDDIC: Liver Biopsy
[Go to Liver Biopsy in the Procedures and Treatments section.]
M
N
O
P
TOP ^Pancreatitis
Web Sites For More Information:
- The American College of Gastroenterology
- Pancreatitis
- (An overview of pancreatitis, its symptoms, and treatment.)
- American Gastroenterological Association
- Understanding Pancreatitis
- (An overview of pancreatitis, its symptoms, treatment, and prevention.)
- National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse
- Pancreatitis
- (An overview of pancreatitis.)
Free Pamphlet From NDDIC: Pancreatitis
[Go to Pancreatitis in the Procedures and Treatments section.]
Q
R
TOP ^Rectal Bleeding
Web Sites For More Information:
- American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
- Understanding Minor Rectal Bleeding
- (An overview of the types and causes of minor rectal bleeding.)
[Go to Rectal Bleeding in the Procedures and Treatments section.]
TOP ^Remicade Infusions
Web Sites For More Information:
- Medline Plus
- Infliximab Injection
- (An overview of the uses, precautions, and possible side effects of infliximab injections.)
[Go to Remicade Infusions in the Procedures and Treatments section.]
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TOP ^Ulcerative Colitis
Web Sites For More Information:
- The American College of Gastroenterology
- Ulcerative Colitis
- (An overview of the symptoms, diagnosis, causes, complications, and treatment of ulcerative colitis.)
- National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse
- Ulcerative Colitis
- (An overview of the symptoms, causes, diagnosis, and treatment of ulcerative colitis.)
Free Pamphlet From NDDIC: Ulcerative Colitis
[Go to Ulcerative Colitis in the Procedures and Treatments section.]
TOP ^Ulcers
Web Sites For More Information:
- The American College of Gastroenterology
- Peptic Ulcer Disease
- (An overview of the causes, symptoms, and treatment of peptic ulcers.)
- American Gastroenterological Association
- Understanding Peptic Ulcer Disease
- (An overview of the causes, risk factors, symptoms, tests, treatment, and prevention of peptic ulcers.)
[Go to Ulcers in the Procedures and Treatments section.]
