Resouces
The following are sites for specific GI disorders. Some are provided by non-profit organizations which give information on the disease and usually have literature, books and support groups available.
Hemochromatosis
Iron Overload Disease Association, Inc.
This site contains information about hemochromatosis.
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
International Foundation for
Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders
This site provides information on irritable bowel syndrome, bloating, gas and fecal incontinence, and many other GI disorders where the contraction function of the bowel is involved.
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of America
This site provides extensive information for patients with Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis.
Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of Canada
This site provides information about Crohn's and colitis disorders, events, programs and research in Canada. It is offered in French and English.
Liver Disease
American Liver Foundation
This site provides a great deal of information on almost every liver condition.
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
The GERD Information Resource Center
This site contains information about gastrointestinal reflux disease (indigestion, heartburn). It is supported by Astra Pharmaceuticals LP which sells a drug used in treating GERD.
Celiac-sprue
Celiac Support Page
This site is written by an individual with celiac disease and provides education about this disorder along with information about special dietary needs.
Ostomy
United Ostomy Association, Inc.
This site provides information to assist people who have had or will have intestinal or urinary ostomies - i.e. colostomy, ileostomy or ureterostomies.
Some organizations deal with gastroenterology spciality issues related to patients and doctors and GI nursing.
American College of Gastroenterology
American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
American Gastroenterological Association
Society of Gastroenterology Nurses and Associates
American Association for the Study of Liver Disease
