Patient Education Content
General Digestive Health
This section provides an overview of the digestive system and resources for maintaining gut health.
- National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK): The NIDDK is a branch of the NIH and offers a comprehensive A-to-Z guide on digestive diseases, symptoms, and treatments. It’s a top-tier resource for reliable information.
Link: https://www.niddk.nih.gov/health-information/digestive-diseases
- American College of Gastroenterology (ACG): The ACG’s GI Health and Disease Resource Center for patients covers a wide range of topics, including diet, common GI problems, and the latest news.
Link: https://gi.org/topics/
- American Gastroenterological Association (AGA): The AGA’s Patient Info Center provides easy-to-understand information, videos, and tools to help you manage your digestive health.
Link: https://patient.gastro.org/
Common GI Conditions
These links offer detailed information on some of the most frequently diagnosed digestive disorders.
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD): The ACG provides a clear explanation of acid reflux and GERD, covering symptoms, causes, and treatment options from lifestyle changes to medications.
Link: https://gi.org/topics/acid-reflux/
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS): The International Foundation for Gastrointestinal Disorders (IFFGD) is a nonprofit organization that offers excellent, in-depth resources on understanding and managing the symptoms of IBS.
Link: https://www.aboutibs.org/
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD): The Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation is the leading organization for patients with IBD (Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis), offering extensive information, support, and resources.
Link: https://www.crohnscolitisfoundation.org/
- Celiac Disease: The Celiac Disease Foundation provides everything you need to know about this autoimmune disorder, including diagnosis, following a gluten-free diet, and the latest research.
Link: https://celiac.org/
Important Procedures and Screenings
This section explains common procedures used to diagnose and screen for GI diseases.
- Colonoscopy: The Mayo Clinic offers a simple overview of what a colonoscopy is, why it’s done (primarily for colon cancer screening), how to prepare, and what to expect during the procedure.
Link: https://www.mayoclinic.org/tests-procedures/colonoscopy/about/pac-20393569
- Colorectal Cancer Screening Guidelines: The American Cancer Society provides the official guidelines on when you should start screening for colorectal cancer based on your risk factors.
Link: https://www.cancer.org/cancer/colon-rectal-cancer/detection-diagnosis-staging/acs-recommendations.html
- Upper Endoscopy (EGD): The Cleveland Clinic explains what an upper endoscopy is, why you might need one, and what the procedure involves.
Link: https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diagnostics/4354-esophagogastroduodenoscopy-egd-or-upper-endoscopy
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