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Digestive Diseases
 Websites presented in alphabetical order Celiac Disease Foundation (CDF) 
 "CDF provides support, information and assistance to people affected by Celiac Disease/Dermatitis Herpetiformis (CD/DH)." Celiac disease is a digestive disease "that results in damage to the small intestine" if sufferers eat products with gluten, such as wheat and rye. The site features brief information about disease symptoms and treatment, information about studies, and a list of CDF support groups (mostly in California). Some material available in Spanish. http://www.celiac.org Topics: Beans, Grains, Nuts, & Seeds, Diseases & Conditions Last updated Feb 7, 2005 Celiac Sprue Association
This organization is "dedicated to helping individuals with [the gluten intolerance diseases of] celiac disease (CD) and dermatitis herpetiformis (DH) and their families worldwide through information, education and research." The site features information about symptoms and treatment, a collection of articles, a list of local chapters, and information about a gluten-free diet. Also includes information for children and dozens of gluten-free recipes. Some information also available in Spanish. Searchable. http://www.csaceliacs.org Topics: Beans, Grains, Nuts, & Seeds, Diseases & Conditions Last updated Feb 9, 2005 Digestive Diseases
Information about treatments, symptoms, and causes of diseases such as appendicitis, cirrhosis, constipation, Crohn's disease, diverticulosis and diverticulitis, gallstones, gas, heartburn, hemorrhoids, hepatitis, hiatal hernia, indigestion, irritable bowel syndrome, lactose intolerance, and much more. Also has an overview of digestive diseases, how your digestive system works, diagnostic tests, statistics, and a dictionary of terms. From the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK). http://digestive.niddk.nih.gov/ Topics: Diseases & Conditions Last updated Jul 27, 2003 Gluten Intolerance Group (GIG)
The mission of this group is to increase awareness about celiac disease/dermatitis herpetiformis. Celiac disease damages the small intestines when gluten is ingested. Dermatitis herpetiformis "is a chronic disease of the skin marked by groups of watery, itchy blisters" that arise from eating gluten. The site features a description of a gluten-free diet, fact sheets on different aspects of the disease, links to gluten-free products, a list of local branches, and information about advocacy efforts. http://www.gluten.net Topics: Beans, Grains, Nuts, & Seeds, Diseases & Conditions Last updated Feb 7, 2005 International Foundation for Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders (IFFGD)
This nonprofit education and research organization offers information to health professionals and the public "on digestive disorders in adults and children -- from the esophagus to the stomach to the bowel -- including signs and symptoms, diagnosis, prevention, treatment and more." Topics include irritable bowel syndrome, diverticulitis, and celiac disease. Brochures are available for a fee. Also includes a glossary and links to other sites. http://www.iffgd.org/ Topics: Diseases & Conditions Last updated Jul 30, 2008 MedlinePlus: Celiac Disease
A compilation of links to information about celiac disease, "a digestive disease that damages the small intestine and interferes with absorption of nutrients from food. People who have celiac disease cannot tolerate a protein called gluten, which is found in wheat, rye, and barley." Topics include diagnosis and symptoms, treatment, nutrition, disease management, research, and organizations. Some material available in Spanish. From the National Library of Medicine (NLM) and the National Institutes of Health (NIH). http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/celiacdisease.html Topics: Beans, Grains, Nuts, & Seeds, Diseases & Conditions Last updated Feb 7, 2005 National Institute of Diabetes & Digestive & Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)
The NIDDK's research "encompasses the broad spectrum of metabolic diseases such as diabetes, inborn errors of metabolism, endocrine disorders, mineral metabolism, digestive diseases, nutrition, urology and renal disease, and hematology." The site includes a FAQ and information about research and funding opportunities, clinical research, laboratories, and specific diseases and conditions. Searchable. Some material in Spanish. From the National Institutes of Health (NIH). http://www2.niddk.nih.gov/ Topics: Diseases & Conditions Last updated Jan 30, 2009 National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases: Easy-to-Read Publications
Collection of easy-to-understand publications on diabetes, digestive diseases (such as peptic ulcers and celiac disease), kidney diseases, and urological diseases (such as bedwetting and urinary tract infections). Publications include many simple diagrams and illustrations. From the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK). http://www2.niddk.nih.gov/HealthEducation/HealthEzToRead Topics: Diseases & Conditions Last updated Oct 27, 2009 |
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