Digestive System Disorders
- 1
- Digestive Disease Center - Medical University of South Carolina
- Page http://www.ddc.musc.edu/
- Information for the public and health care professionals. Includes the organs and problems associated with them, as well as details about the center.
- 2
- Gastrolab
- Page http://www.gastrolab.net/welcome.htm
- This site is dedicated to digestive disorders. Chat and a mailing list available for support.
- 3
- Introductory Anatomy: Digestive System
- Page http://www.leeds.ac.uk/chb/lectures/anatomy8.html
- A complete look at the this system starting with the purpose, mouth, swallowing, oesophagus, stomach, duodenum, small and large intestines, salivary glands, pancreas, liver and gallbladder.
- 4
- Achalasia
- Page http://www.ssat.com/guidelines/achalasia.htm
- Introduction to this disorder, with symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, risks and the prognosis.
- 5
- Achalasia
- Page http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000267.htm
- Find definition of this disorder and gives its causes, incidence and risk factors.
- 6
- Barrett's Oesophaugus
- Page http://www.barretts-oesophagus.co.uk/
- Provides information on the HALO 360 System designed to treat and circumferentially remove the diseased oesophageal lining referred to as Barrett's Oesophagus. From Synmed UK Ltd in the UK.
- 7
- Gallbladder
- Page http://www.markfuscomd.com/gallbladder.htm
- Information about cholecystitis and treatments, including surgery details.
- 8
- Foodreactions.org
- Page http://www.foodreactions.org/
- Describes the differences between nutritional intolerances and true allergies, with details of symptoms, and suggestions for avoiding or coping with them.
- 9
- Peutz-Jeghers Syndrome
- Page http://www.peutz-jeghers.com/
- Offers information on this rare disorder characterized by hamartomas and high risk for cancer. For patients, family, friends, and medical personnel.
- 10
- 50 Ways to Love Your Liver
- Page http://www.doctoryourself.com/liver_15_ways.html
- Humorous list of tips for maintaining a healthy liver, told from the liver's point of view.
- 11
- Liver
- Page http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Liver_disease
- Explains the anatomy of this organ, physiology, diseases, transplantation, and offers internal links.
- 12
- Mucositis: Oral, Esophageal and Gastrointestinal Problems and Solutions
- Page http://www.cancersupportivecare.com/mucositis.html
- Detailed information and advice from Cancer Supportive and Survivorship Care.
- 13
- OncoLink: Mucositis
- Page http://www.oncolink.org/coping/article.cfm?c=5&s=66&ss=165&id=965
- Provides detailed information including an overview, signs and symptoms, prevention, treatment and pain control.
- 14
- The Pancreatic Society of Great Britain and Ireland
- Page http://www.pancsoc.org.uk/
- Aims to promote and encourage the study of and research into diseases of the pancreas and to make that knowledge available.
- 15
- MedlinePlus: Peritonitis
- Page http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/001335.htm
- Factsheet with causes, symptoms, exams and tests, treatment and possible complications.
- 16
- Peritonitis Disease
- Page http://peritonitis-disease.com/
- Provides information about causes, diagnosis, symptoms and treatment.
- 17
- Wikipedia: Peritonitis
- Page http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peritonitis
- Encyclopedia article on this inflammation of the peritoneum, the membrane that lines part of the abdominal cavity and viscera.
- 18
- MindXpansion
- Page http://www.mindxpansion.com/balance/gastritis.htm
- Informative site about gastritis, what it is, the symptoms, causes, causes and prevention.