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Digestive Disorders
Digestive Diseases A-ZDHHS. NIH. National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases.
Find a wealth of information on digestive diseases such as diverticulitis, celiac disease, ulcers, gastric reflux (GERD) and more.
Your Digestive System and How It WorksDHHS. NIH. NIDDK. National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases Health Information Center.
Learn why digestion important and how is food digested.
Gas, Heartburn, and IndigestionDHHS. NIH. NIDDK. National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases Health Information Center.
Find information about gas, heartburn and indigestion:
What People With Lactose Intolerance Need to Know About OsteoporosisDHHS. NIH. NIAMS. Osteoporosis and Related Bone Diseases ~ National Resource Center.
Read about the link between lactose intolerance and osteoporosis.
Peptic Ulcers (Stomach Ulcers)DHHS. NIH. NIDDK. National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases Health Information Center.
Learn about peptic ulcers, the symptoms, causes, treatments, and more...
DiarrheaDHHS. NIH. NIDDK. National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases Health Information Center.
Learn about what may cause diarrhea, when to talk to a doctor, how to treat it, and more.
ConstipationDHHS. NIH. NIDDK. National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases Health Information Center.
Find additional constipation related information:
MedlinePlus: ConstipationDHHS. NIH. National Library of Medicine.
Learn about constipation, including diagnosis/symptoms, treatment, nutrition issues, and more. Also in Spanish.
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)DHHS. NIH. NIDDK. National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases Health Information Center.
Find additional IBS related information:
Irritable Bowel SyndromeDHHS. Office on Women's Health.
Most people with IBS can ease symptoms with changes in diet, medicine, and stress relief. For some people, IBS symptoms are more severe. IBS affects more women than men.
Irritable Bowel Syndrome Treatments Aren't One-Size-Fits-AllDHHS. FDA. Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition.
Treatments for IBS vary from patient to patient and include changes in diet, nutrition and exercise. Some patients require medications to manage their symptoms. Currently there are no medications that cure IBS.
Diverticular DiseaseDHHS. NIH. NIDDK. National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases Health Information Center.
Find information on the causes, symptoms, complications and treatment options of diverticular disease.
Celiac DiseaseDHHS. NIH. National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases.
Learn about causes, symptoms, treatment and diet for individuals with Celiac Disease.
MedlinePlus: Celiac DiseaseDHHS. NIH. National Library of Medicine.
Access resources concerning celiac disease. Includes information about organizations, specific conditions, and disease management. Also in Spanish.
MedlinePlus: Celiac Disease - Nutritional ConsiderationsDHHS. NIH. National Library of Medicine.
Also in Spanish.
What People With Celiac Disease Need to Know About OsteoporosisDHHS. NIH. National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases.
Learn about the celiac disease and osteoporosis link.
Crohn's DiseaseDHHS. NIH. NIDDK. National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases Health Information Center.
Learn about causes, symptoms, treatment and diet for individuals with Crohn's Disease. Also see Eating, Diet, & Nutrition for Crohn's Disease.
PancreatitisDHHS. NIH. NIDDK. National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases Health Information Center.
Learn about causes, symptoms, treatment and diet for individuals with pancreatitis. Also see Eating, Diet, & Nutrition for Pancreatitis.