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What I need to know about Diverticular Disease (Easy-to-Read) What I need to know about Liver Transplantation (Easy-to-Read) A collection of easy-to-read publications for patients and professionals. Some Spanish versions available. Also provided ...More…
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Crohn disease
National Library of Medicine — Crohn disease is a complex, chronic disorder that primarily affects the digestive system. This condition typically involves abnormal inflammation of the intestinal walls, particularly in the lower part of the small intestine (the ileum) and ...More…
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Whipple's Disease
NINDS — Whipple's Disease information sheet compiled by the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS). Whipple's Disease Information Page Publications Organizations News Research literature Clinical Trials Whipple's disease is a ...More…
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Información general sobre el cáncer del intestino delgado
National Cancer Institute — Los tipos de cáncer que se encuentran en el intestino delgado son adenocarcinoma, sarcoma, tumores carcinoides, tumor estromal gastrointestinal y linfoma. Este sumario analiza el adenocarcinoma y el leiomiosarcoma (un tipo de sarcoma). Para mayor ...More…
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Whipple's Disease
Digestive Diseases Clearinghouse — Whipple's disease is a rare infectious disease that typically infects the bowel. It causes malabsorption primarily but may affect any part of the body including the heart, lungs, brain, joints, and eyes. It interferes with the body's ability to .. ...More…
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Upper GI Endoscopy
Digestive Diseases Clearinghouse — Diagnostic Tests Folder: Upper Endoscopy Contains patient education fact sheets on seven diagnostic tests for gastrointestinal disorders Home : Digestive Diseases A-Z List of Topics and Titles: Upper GI Endoscopy Upper GI endoscopy is a procedure ...More…
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Smoking and Your Digestive System
Digestive Diseases Clearinghouse — Describes how smoking affects various parts of the digestive system. Home : Digestive Diseases A-Z List of Topics and Titles : Smoking and Your Digestive System What are the harmful effects of smoking on my digestive system? Cigarette smoking ...More…
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Intestinal Pseudo-Obstruction
Digestive Diseases Clearinghouse — Discusses chronic and acute forms of intestinal pseudo-obstruction and briefly describes symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of this rare condition. Intestinal pseudo-obstruction is a rare condition with symptoms like those caused by a bowel ...More…
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Abdominal Adhesions
Digestive Diseases Clearinghouse — Describes how abdominal adhesions form. Explains their causes and how they can lead to intestinal obstruction. Home : Digestive Diseases A-Z List of Topics and Titles : Abdominal Adhesions How are abdominal adhesions and intestinal obstructions ...More…
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Indigestion
Digestive Diseases Clearinghouse — Describes indigestion, also called functional dyspepsia. Provides information about the causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment. Indigestion, also known as dyspepsia, is a term used to describe one or more symptoms including a feeling of ...More…
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Upper gastrointestinal endoscopy.
Digestive Diseases Clearinghouse — Gastritis is not a single disease, but several different conditions that all have inflammation of the stomach lining. Gastritis can be caused by drinking too much alcohol, prolonged use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as ...More…
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American Gastroenterological Association (AGA)
Digestive Diseases Clearinghouse — Diagnostic Tests Folder: ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography) Contains patient education fact sheets on seven diagnostic tests for gastrointestinal disorders Home : Digestive Diseases A-Z List of Topics and Titles : ...More…