Digestive Disorders
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)
DHHS. National Institutes of Health.
Find a wealth of information on digestive diseases such as diverticulitis, celiac disease, ulcers, gastric reflux (GERD) and more...for consumers and professionals.
Digestive Diseases MaterialsDHHS. NIH. National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases.
Index to the NIDDK publication list for a variety of digestive diseases.
Your Digestive System and How It WorksDHHS. NIH. NIDDK. National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse.
Learn why digestion important and how is food digested. Also in Spanish.
Gas, Heartburn, and IndigestionDHHS. NIH. NIDDK. National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse.
Find information about gas, heartburn and indigestion:
What I need to know about Peptic UlcersDHHS. NIH. NIDDK. National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse.
Learn about peptic ulcers, the syptoms, causes, treatments, and more... Also in PDF|946 KB.
What I need to know about DiarrheaDHHS. NIH. NIDDK. National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse.
Learn about what may cause diarrhea, when to talk to a doctor, how to treat it, and more. Also in PDF|476 KB.
ConstipationDHHS. NIH. NIDDK. National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse.
Find constipation related information in the following articles:
MedlinePlus: ConstipationDHHS. NIH. National Library of Medicine.
Provides information on constipation, including diagnosis/symptoms, treatment, nutrition issues, and more. Also in Spanish.
Diverticulosis and Diverticulitis
DHHS. NIH. NIDDK. National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse.
Provides information on the causes, symptoms and complications of diverticular disease as well as diagnosis and treatment options. Also in PDF|479 KB.
Chronic Kidney DiseaseDHHS. NIH. NIDDK. National Kidney and Urologic Diseases Information Clearinghouse.
Find information about chronic kidney disease in the following articles:
GallstonesDHHS. NIH. NIDDK. National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse.
Find out about gallstones, the symptoms, treatment and more.
MedlinePlus: Kidney DiseasesDHHS. NIH. National Library of Medicine.
Provides access to resources concerning kidney diseases. Includes information about organizations, specific conditions, research, and disease management.
National Kidney Disease Education ProgramDHHS. NIH. NIDDK. National Kidney Disease Education Program.
Information about chronic kidney disease (CKD) and associated risk factors.
MedlinePlus: Lactose IntoleranceDHHS. NIH. National Library of Medicine.
Provides access to resources concerning lactose intolerance. Also in Spanish.
What I need to know about Lactose Intolerance
DHHS. NIH. National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases.
Information to help with living with lactose intolerance. Also in PDF |742 KB
What People With Lactose Intolerance Need to Know About OsteoporosisDHHS. NIH. NIAMS. Osteoporosis and Related Bone Diseases ~ National Resource Center.
Provides information about Lactose Intolerance and its effect on Osteoporosis.
Celiac DiseaseDHHS. NIH. National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases.
Information on what celiac disease is, including sypmtoms, diagnosis, treatment, and more. Also in PDF |171 KB.
MedlinePlus: Celiac DiseaseDHHS. NIH. National Library of Medicine.
Provides access to 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.
Provides definition, food sources and recommendations. Also in Spanish.
MedlinePlus: Celiac Disease-SprueDHHS. NIH. National Library of Medicine.
Find information about celiac disease, including causes, symptoms, treatments, support groups, complications, and more. Also in Spanish.
Family Reunion Health Guide - Make the Kidney ConnectionDHHS. NIH. NIDDK. National Kidney Disease and Education Program.
A guide for African American families to talk about the connection between diabetes, high blood pressure, and kidney disease.
Celiac Disease Awareness Campaign
DHHS. NIH. NIDDK. National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse.
Campaign focusing on providing comprehensive, science-based information and resources on celiac disease, which is estimated to affect 1% of all Americans.
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 Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse.
Discusses treatment options such as drug therapy, nutrition supplementation and surgery. Also includes information on pregnancy. Also in PDF|117 KB.
AppendicitisDHHS. NIH. NIDDK. National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse.
Learn about the causes, symptoms, treatments of appendicitis, plus more. Also in PDF|129 KB.
PancreatitisDHHS. NIH. NIDDK. National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse.
Provides background information about causes, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of pancreatitis.