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Focus on Digestion - Features news, clinical trial and articles.

Digestive Disease Center - Medical University of South Carolina - Information for the public and health care professionals. Includes the organs and problems associated with them, as well as details about the center.

e-Antacid.com - Information on antacids and their use in gastrointestinal disorders and disease. Part of the ALtruis Biomedical Network.

Gastrolab - This site is dedicated to digestive disorders. Chat and a mailing list available for support.

Dr K's Gastrointestinal Diseases - Provides information to medical professionals and the lay public. Included explanations of GI symptoms and procedures.

Principal Health News - Digestive Center - Digestive disorders center for help with intestinal problems, from common disorders like flatulence or heartburn to less common ones such as Crohn's Disease or gallstones.

MCW HealthLink - Information and news on digestive disorders from the physicians and scientists of the Medical College of Wisconsin.

NIDDK - This document contains patient education fact sheets on six diagnostic tests involving gastrointestinal disorders: colonoscopy, sigmoidoscopy, upper GI series, lower GI series, upper endoscopy and ERCP.

Dr. Wu's Liver Diseases - Information on hepatic diseases with a focus on viral hepatitis. Includes web sites for medical students, information and review articles on hepatology.

Radiology Info: Upper GI - Information about upper Gastrointestinal radiography. Learn what patients might experience, how to prepare for exams and benefits versus risks.

Peritoneal Sequestration Syndromes and Low Back Pain - Paper by Dr. Nazzareno Freni. Conclusions reached after a 30 year investigation into a pathology of which no traces are listed in international medical literature.

Introductory Anatomy: Digestive System - 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.

The National Pancreas Foundation - Mission includes supporting pancreas diseases research and providing information and services to those people who are suffering from such illnesses.

Royal Liverpool University Hospital - Research focusing on treatment of pancreatic cancer and acute pancreatitis using gene therapy and surgical techniques, from the Department of Surgery.

Pancreatitis - Information on symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic pancreatitis.

Pancreatitis Support Network - Promoting understanding and education about chronic pancreatitis.

Operative Treatment For Chronic Pancreatitis - Discussion of surgical treatment, risks and expected outcomes.

Hereditary Pancreatitis Resources - Information for patients and families affected.

Learn about Pancreatitis - Information on inflammation of the pancreas, from Mama's Health.

General Practice Notebook - Pancreatitis - Clinically-oriented information on the acute and chronic forms.

Pancreatitis Topic Overview - WebMD - Information on treatment, self-management and in-depth disease information.

Genetic Mutations Related to Pancreatitis - This regularly updated database contains all genetic variants in patients with chronic pancreatitis.

Eater's Digest - Manage digestive health for digestive disorders.

NeuroGastroenterology and Gastrointestinal Motility - Promotes research, education and care of visceral dysfunctions, such as : nausea, vomiting, constipation, and diarrhea in patients with nervous system alterations.

About Bowel Incontinence - Support and reliable information about causes and treatment of this surprisingly common disorder.

Nutritional Restart Center - Offers progressive treatment programs to patients with complex gastrointestinal and nutritional problems.

GI/Nutrition Section, University of Chicago - Information for patients, nurses, and physicians about GI/Nutritional diseases and disorders. Description of services offered at the University of Chicago Medical Center, Section of GI/Nutrition.

Ask The Doctor : The Gastroenterology Forum - Interactive medical question and answer format about all gastroenterology conditions. Patient questions are replied to by online doctors. Library and archive of articles on stomach, intestine, liver diseases.

Johns Hopkins Gastroenterology and Hepatology - Comprehensive, highly illustrated, current information on the causes, diagnosis and treatment of digestive diseases, clinical and basic science research at Johns Hopkins.

About Digestion and Crohn's Disease - Doctor-produced, peer-reviewed articles about Crohn's, irritable bowel syndrome, ulcerative colitis, and related conditions.

Veritas Medicine - Clinical trial listings for Gastrointestinal Disorders. Perform a personalized search to find ongoing clinical trials that match your needs.

Gastointestinal Disorders - medbroadcast.com - Learn about gastrointestinal (GI) disorders including: appendicitis, hemorrhoids, rectal/anal problems, inflammatory bowel disease and diverticular disease. Check out the diagnosis, symptoms and treatment options.

Lower Gastrointestinal Tract Radiography - Current and accurate information about Lower GI radiography. Learn what patients might experience, how to prepare for exams, benefits vs. risks and more topics.

Colonoscopy, An Overview - Colonoscopy has been used widely for diagnosis and treatment for colorectal diseases,include bleeding, polyps, and cnacer.

GI Surgery and Procedures - Support group that deals with upper and lower gastro-intestinal surgeries and procedures. Includes joining instructions.

AllExperts Irritable Bowel/Crohn`s Disease Q&A - Experts volunteer to answer questions related to irritable bowel syndrome and Crohn`s disease .

Steve Carper's Lactose Intolerance Clearinghouse - Includes basics for beginners, a guide to dairy and nondairy products, a milk-free bookstore, answers to questions, online resources, and research summaries.

No Milk Page - Annotated links to sites for people wishing to avoid dairy products for health or other reasons. Examples are lactose maldigestion, milk allergy, milk protein intolerance, casein intolerance, and the vegan diet.

Lactose Intolerance - Discussion and management of Lactose Intolerance.

Lactose Intolerance Made Tolerable - Offers a cookbook for lactose intolerants. Site highlights the book's information and provides numerous sample recipes to view.

Dairy Free UK - Resources and information for dairy allergy and intolerance.

Kirsten's Lactose Intolerance Website - Information about the condition and its prevalence, advice and resources for living lactose-free, discussion forum, and other resources for the lactose-intolerant.

Lactose intolerance and milk allergies - About symptoms, causes, milk alternatives, dairy-free recipes, and other related topics, including Irritable Bowels Syndrome. Promotes several books on lactose intolerance and milk allergy.

No cow's milk for me thanks! - UK website for people with lactose intolerance and cow's milk allergies.

Lactose Intolerance - Information page from the U.S. NIH National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse.

Lactose Intolerance - Management of lactose intolerance, including food alternatives like yogurt and chocolate milk.

Questionnaire on Lactose Intolerance - Research questionnaire investigating the eating habits, difficulties, symptoms and diet of lactose-intolerant people ages 18 and over. Available in several languages. Also general information and internet links on the condition.

Milk/Casein/Lactose-Free List - An open, unmoderated discussion list for those following a milk/casein/lactose-free diet, and for people with an interest in milk-free issues. Search the archives, join the list and post a message from this site.

General Practice Notebook - Lactose intolerance - Clinically-oriented information.

National Dairy Council: Lactose Maldigestion or Intolerance - Dairy industry information sheet on lactase deficiencies, with advice about milk products that some people are able to consume without symptoms.

NoWhey.org - Site dedicated to helping people with lactose intolerance. It contains lots of practical advice on how to shop and eat out and avoid products that contain lactose.

Milk Allergy and Lactose Intolerance - Informational site with a particular focus on lactose intolerance in Australia.

Topics in Osteoporosis: Lactose Intolerance - Summary discussion of the relationship of lactose intolerance and lactose maldigestion to loss of bone density. From NIH-supported resource center.

Dairy Free Living - Provides information on lactose intolerance and dairy allergy. Recipes, FAQs, featured articles and cookbook sales.

RXinsider - A free monograph on constipation for patient counseling.

Constipation - A look at this disorder, and what is normal, the causes, when to see a doctor, diagnosing and treatment.

Laxative Forum - Provides information, links and details about stimulant laxative abuse.

Virtual Hospital: A Guide for Patients - A short document providing information to treat constipation such as bulk agents, bran, adequate fluid intake, suppositories, enemas and regular exercise.

NIDDK: Constipation - A look at who gets it, the causes, diagnostic tests, treatment and how serious this is.

Advice on Constipation - Personal tips on what to do if you have this disorder.

Constipation Help - Practical advice about how to win over this illness. Contains detailed descriptions of the methods that the author used.

Natural Healthlink - Detailed information on constipation and related dietary and nutritional changes that may be helpful.

Constipation in Down Syndrome - How to fix this problem. Includes information on senna tea, magnesium, and serotonin.

Constipation Salvation - A different approach which includes the use sweets and lubricants. Offers a survey, the results and a discussion forum.

eMedicine - Dr. Marc Basson offers a clinical overview of acute, subacute, and chronic constipation, one of the most common gastrointestinal disorders. Includes recommendations on self-diagnosis, diet, exercise, and other lifestyle changes.

Pediatric OnCall - A time tested home made remedy for the treatment of constipation.

General Practice Notebook - Constipation - Clinically-oriented information.

Appendicitis - An article on the clinical findings, patient history and physical exam in diagnosis for this disorder.

RadiologyChannel - Everyone knows someone who had appendicitis. It is said to occur in around 10 percent of the general population. The appendix resembles a smaller, thinner version of your pinky finger.

Appendectomy - Information on the appendix and the operation to remove it.

Appendicitis - A look at what this disorder is, the symptoms, diagnosis and treatment.

eMedicine - Acute Appendicitis - Emergency room MD discusses symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment for this common surgical condition.

Appendicitis in Children - An article about the most important facts about this common infection, including symptoms and treatments.

Appendicitis - Information on inflammation of the appendix, from the National Digestive Diseases Clearinghouse.

SurgeryChannel - Appendectomy - Appendectomy is the standard treatment for appendicitis (inflammation and infection of the appendix) and patients usually recover from appendectomy without experiencing complications.

Paleolithic Eating Support Recipe Archives - Frequently asked questions-like archives of the PaleoFood mailing list. Lots of recipes. The Paleolithic Diet is appropriate for celiacs because it is grain-free.

Celiac.com - Pprovide people who have celiac disease with information which will help them lead normal healthy lives.

Gluten Free In WNY - Support for people with Celiac Disease and others on a this diet in the greater Buffalo and Niagara Falls New York area. Includes news, supplements, food links, local restaurants and books and newsletters.

Celiac Disease - American Academy of Family Physicians - AAFP's printable handout for patients diagnosed with celiac disease.

Article: History of the Coeliac Condition - By: Dr James S. Steward, Consultant Physician, West Middlesex University Hospital, Isleworth, Middlesex.

Coeliac.com - Offers basic and medical information and discussion boards.

MedicineNet - Celiac Sprue Forum - Information about this disorder and related diseases.

Club Celiac - A site for children with Celiac Sprue to obtain information, support, and recipe, while meeting others their age.

Medinfo: Coeliac disease - Easy to understand summary of coeliac disease, a condition caused by an inability to digest gluten. Written by a UK general practitioner.

Celiac Disease Webring - The purpose of this moderated Webring is to provide a single location with links to web resources for people with Celiac Disease, Dermatitis Herpetiformis and gluten intolerance.

Celiac Canada Mailing List - An electronic mailing list service dedicated to offering support and information to persons with Celiac Disease and Dermatitis Herpetiformis.

Clan Thompson Celiac Disease Information - Maintained lists of gluten-free foods, drugs, and cosmetics; free e-books to download, articles, recipes, a disease database and information for vegetarians.

GenomeLink - An introduction of Celiac disease, followed by links to recent research articles and projects.

Paleolithic Eating Support List - PaleoFOOD is a support list for persons following a paleolithic style diet. Links to web sites pertaining to this diet. Search the archives, join the list and post a message from this site.

Archives of Celiac@Maelstrom.St Johns.Edu - Provides archives for diet topics, discussion list, and board for posting messages related to Celiac Disease.

About Celiac Disease - Facts, provided by the NIDDK (National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Disorders).

General Practice Notebook - Coeliac disease - Clinically-oriented information.

Coeliacs4Coeliacs - UK orientated with emphasis on bringing people with coeliac disease together for support and friendship. Includes links to information including food lists, restaurants, recipes, and research.

Celiac Disease - University of Chicago - A description of celiac disease for patients, physicians, and other medical professionals.

Linda Blanchard's Wheat Free Zone - Lifestyle information for celiacs and people suffering with dermatitis herpetiformis.

Celiac Disease Foundation - Non-profit, public benefit corporation providing services and support to persons with Celiac Disease (CD) and Dermatitis Herpetiformis (DH), through programs of awareness, education, advocacy and research.

Celiac Sprue Association/United States of America - For celiacs, their families and professionals interested in celiac disease [CD] [nontropical sprue], dermatitis herpetiformis [DH], and the gluten-free diet.

Austrian Celiac Association - Offers information about the Association and celiac disease. [German and English]

Triangle Area Celiac-Sprue / DH Support-Group Web Site - An active support organization. "We are a group of people who suffer from Celiac-Sprue or Dermatitis Herpetiformis disease and live in the Research Triangle area of North Carolina, or its surrounding communities. Most of us live in one of the three larger cities -- Raleigh, Durham or Chapel Hill."

The Coeliac Society of the U.K. - Includes membership information, news, support, local groups, and publications. [Requires Flash 4]

The Coeliac Society of Australia - Includes membership information, list of state coeliac societies, and list of publications.

Cincinnati Celiac Support Group - Local information for people in the Cincinnati area with this disease or gluten intolerance. Offers assistance in maintaining a gluten free diet and share current research information.

Canadian Celiac Association, Edmonton Chapter - Includes chapter information, projects, and information about coping with celiac disease.

The Canadian Celiac Association - About celiac disease. Definition, symptoms, treatment, myths and facts.

Friends of Celiac Disease Research - Information about the organization as well as the disease.

Halifax Chapter Canadian Celiac Association - This chapter is one of twenty-five chapters comprising the Canadian Celiac Association. It was founded in 1980 and incorporated in 1982. The Halifax Chapter has two Satellite Groups, one at Sydney and the other at Yarmouth.

Rochester Celiac Support Group - Offers meeting schedules and location, archives, GF food sources, restaurants, contact and newcomer information.

The Canadian Celiac Association Vancouver Chapter - Provides comprehensive, but straightforward access to information essential for local and visiting Celiacs.

The Silly Yak website - A humourous yet factual website for Coeliac/Celiac Disease and Dermatitis Herpetiformis for English and Americans and anyone who wants to join in!

Coeliac Society of Tasmania - Includes membership information, disease overview, and list of meetings and support groups.

Dermatitis Herpetiformis - British Association of Dermatologists information sheet.

The Dermatitis Herpetiformis Online Community - A forum where patients, their families, people in the medical profession, can openly exchange experiences and information about the medical condition, DH. An introduction and instructions on using the forum.

Dermatitis Herpetiformis Webring - Provides a single location with links to web resources related to the medical condition DH. Also instructions to join.

Gluten Intolerance Group: What is Dermatitis Herpetiformis? - Information on symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and related disorders.

Diarrhea: AIDS Related Conditions - Includes numerous articles and resources on AIDS-related diarrhea conditions, from The Body. Other infections and complications

Diarrhoea and Vomiting - Information and advice.

Diarrhea FAQ - Publication from the National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse, an information dissemination service of the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK).

Guidelines for Treatment of Dehydration - Information for parents. Why diarrhea is important and guidelines and recommendations for treatment of infants of 3 months old to children over 2 years old.

Management of Acute Diarrhea in Children - CDC - The development of oral therapy for the rehydration and maintenance of children with dehydrating diarrhea has become the worldwide mainstay of national diarrheal control programs.

RXinsider - A free diarrhea informational monograph for patient counseling.

Making Oral Rehydration Solution (ORS) Safer In A Cholera Epidemic - CDC - A CDC evaluation using special vessels for disinfecting tap water with bleach and for preparing, storing, and dispensing ORS.

Safe Water System - CDC - A water quality intervention that employs simple, inexpensive and robust technologies appropriate for the developing world. The objective is to make water safe through disinfection and safe storage at the point of use. 

Diarrhoeal Diseases Tutorial - This CD-ROM provides an illustrated introduction, causes, diagnosis, treatment, prevention and control. Educational materials for medical and life sciences students, their teachers and other health care professionals.

Solar Disinfection of Drinking Water and Oral Rehydration Solutions - Guidelines for household application in developing countries. UNICEF report of oral rehydration as one of its main supporting techniques.

Epidemiology and Management of Diarrheal Diseases - A course for medical and health related students.

ORS: The Medical Advance of the Century - UNICEF and the use of oral rehydration salts (ORS) -- the best way of combating the dehydration caused by diarrhoea.

Diarrhea Prevention in Bolivia Through Point-of-Use Disinfection and Safe Storage - CDC - A novel water quality intervention that consists of water disinfection, safe storage and community education.

Chronic Diarrhea Fact Sheet - Causes, Diagnosis, Risks, Treatment and Prevention - CDC - links also to Brainerd Diarrhea, Diarrheal Diseases in the Child Care Setting and CDC Yellow Book 1999-2000

Treatment Methods - Integrative Medicine and Diarrhea - including herbal medicine, acupuncture, homeopathy and nutritional influences

When to Call the Doctor About Childhood Diarrhoea - Including conventional treatment, dietary guidelines, nutritional supplements, general recommendations and prevention

Food and Water Precautions and Travelers' Diarrhea Prevention - CDC - Contaminated food and drink are the major sources of stomach or intestinal illness while traveling.

Self-Care on Childhood Diarrhea - Watch out for dehydration, questions to ask and tips

Pediatric Oncall - Home Care for a child with diarrhea or vomiting.

Natural Healthlink - Information on homeopathic remedies that may be helpful for diarrhea.

UNICEF: Diarrhoea - The main causes of diarrhoea are poor hygiene, lack of clean drinking water, overcrowding, and the trend towards bottle-feeding rather than breastfeeding.

Chronic Diarrhea - Information from the nonprofit IFFGD about common causes and treatment for chronic diarrhea.

General Practice Notebook - Diarrhoea - Clinically-oriented information.

Hemorrhoid.net: Diarrhea - Information for patients.

Rehydration Project - Creates and supports diarrhoea management programs that rehydrate a dehydrated child through the promotion and production of oral rehydration salts.

Diarrhea - Read about loose stools in children. Learn when examination by a pediatrician is necessary.

Hernia Information - A comprehensive description of the various types of hernias and the different techniques of hernia repair surgery available.

Hernia Resource Center - Provides information about the occurrence and treatment of hernias.

About Hernias - Questions and answers about hernias.

UCLH - Specialist Hernia Surgery Clinic - The University College Hospital Hernia Clinic in London, UK, provides private treatment for hernia repairs. A specialist mesh technique is used to repair inguinal and umbilical hernias.

Lichtenstein Hernia Institute Inc. - Dedicated exclusively to hernia surgery, provides you with important information about hernias and hernia repair procedures.

Hernia Surgery - Personal laparoscopic hernia surgery experience along with hundreds of other experiences.

Hernia Surgery Discussion Board - A board for patients to ask other patients any question as to surgery technique, pain, recovery times, and so forth regarding any type of hernia surgery procedure.

Hernia on medbroadcast.com - Useful information on hiatus and groin hernias, from diagnosis and detection to treatment options or watch the video on a laparoscopic hernia repair.

Laparoscopic Hernia Repair - Information about this disorder and its treatment. A look at Surgeon Mr Evans who performs laparoscopic hernia repair in the Brirmingham and Shrewsbury areas.

HerniaSolutions.com - Information about hernias and hernia repair for patients, family members, coaches, traineres and physical therapists.

Hernia Surgery Experiences - A site for hernia patients who require surgery and who have questions as to surgical technique, recovery times, pain and generally what to expect as told by people who have accessed this site. Over 350 surgery experiences.

Hernia Information Site - UK - This site describes what hernias are and how they are treated using open or laparoscopic techniques.

North Penn Hernia Institute - Information about hernia surgery and treatment of routine and complex hernias.

A Hernia Discussion Group - Open Discussion forum for patients and physicians regarding all aspects of diagnosis, surgical management and post operative recovery.

Hernia Discussion Forum - Free and open forum for the discussion of this disorder and any related topics. Physician monitored.

Mayo Clinic: Hiatal Hernia - A description of the disease plus complications, risk factors, diagnosis and treatment.

Gut Feelings: Diseases: Diverticulitis - Gastroenterology resource offers a description of this intestinal disorder. View diagrams, and explore its treatment and prevention methods.

About.com Diverticulitis - Causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment options.

Diverticulosis and Diverticulitis - Information and discussion concerning Diverticulosis and Diverticulitis.

Surgical Treatment of Diverticulitis - Discusses symptoms,treatment, risk and expected outcome for the surgical treatment of diverticulitis.

RadiologyChannel - What did you do to get this? If you have diverticulitis, you are a victim of both a weakness in your anatomy and a misdirected American diet.

Diverticulitis: Is There Any Science to the Pain? - Slide show explaining diverticular disease. Real Audio player required.

Diverticulosis and Diverticulitis - Read a definition of this digestive disorder, survey the symptoms and characteristics, and explore the treatment options.

Diverticulosis/Diverticulitis - Discusses the difference between the two disorders and how they are detected. Complications,diet and photos.

eMedicine - Diverticulitis - Article by Dr. Ahmed Sherif offers a clinical report on diverticulitis, a condition that often leads to abdominal pain and constipation. Learn common symptoms and research treatment options.

Causes, Symptoms and Diagnosis of Diverticulosis and Diverticulitis - From the Medical College of Wisconsin. Discusses the causes,symptoms,diagnosis and treatment.

Diverticulosis and Diverticulitis - Article from Lycos Health causes,symptoms,treatment and complications of this disorder.

Diverticulitis - St. Luke's Episcopal Hospital - Fact sheet from the hospital covering causes, risk factors, and symptoms.

Diverticulitis - Study symptoms and learn ways to alleviate this condition that is marked by constipation, nausea, vomiting and fever.

FAQ sheet - Diverticulosis and Diverticulitis - Peruse an overview of this digestive disorder. Research the symptoms, and survey the diagnosis criteria.

HealtHub - A brief definition of diverticulitis, followed by links to research articles, overviews and case reports.

Diverticula and Diverticulitis - Patient & Family Version - Patient information from the College of Nursing at the University of Iowa.

Diets for Diverticulitis - Discusses high fiber and herbal diets for the treatment and prevention of this digestive disorder. Includes a list of dietary guidelines.

Dr. Koop.com-Diverticulitis - Contains diagrams, a list of causes and treatments, and some prevention tips associated with this condition of the colon.

Gastroenterology-Diverticulosis - Resource for medical students offers an overview of diverticulitis of the colon. Read a definition, and research the treatment recommendations

ASCRS:Patient Brochure - Diverticular Disease - From the American Society of Colorectal Surgeons. Peruse the symptoms,treatments and preventions of this disease.

Diverticula and Diverticulitis - Healthcare Professional Version - Adult - Explore a basic overview of this condition affecting the colon. View a diagram, and research its diagnosis, treatment and prevention.

Mayo: Diverticulitis and Diet - Find out how to avoid diverticulitis, a condition with similar symptoms to appendicitis, by eating more fiber.

Adam.com-Diverticulosis Overview - Read a definition of this intestinal disorder, research its symptoms and review the treatment options. Discusses some prevention methods.

Three Rivers Endoscopy Center - Diverticulosis and Diverticulitis - Fact sheet for patients features a description of this condition affecting the colon. Includes photos and dietary tips.

Diverticulosis vs. Diverticulitis - There is still a good deal of confusion about diverticulosis, especially when it comes to the components of a good diet.

Seth's Story - Seth was born at 32.5 weeks gestation with the majority of his intestines exposed. The exposed intestine was also gangrenous, thus he lost most of his small intestine.

The Oley Foundation - Organization providing advocacy and extensive information services to those on nutrition therapy for SBS and other conditions.

Short Bowel Syndrome - A brief look at this syndrome and what it is, the symptoms, reasons and treatment.

Short Bowel Syndrome Site - Welcome to Kaya Estlyn Shepherd-Poppick's Home Page! I was born with a rare condition called Short Bowel Syndrome, which left me virtually unable to digest food.

IBS Village - Medical information, practical tips, and support for people suffering from abdominal pain or discomfort, bloating, and constipation or diarrhea due to irritable bowel syndrome from Novartis and Bristol-Myers Squibb Company

IrritableBowelCare.com - Designed for viewers to educate themselves on irritable bowel syndrome, IBS, treatment, and prevention.

The Mind Body Digestive Center - This is an educational website with information about the relationship between emotions and the intestines in irritable bowel syndrome.

Irritable Bowel Syndrome FAQs - IBS frequently asked questions by Laura Zurawski and Dr. Anthony Lembo.

IBS Resource Center - HealingWell.com - Very comprehensive site with medical news, articles and information, descriptive links, message boards,and books.

About Irritable Bowel Syndrome - Information about the causes, characteristics, and treatment of this common disorder.

Irritable Bowel Syndrome Self Help Group - Support and information about IBS including bulletin boards, links, and medication information.

Irritable Bowel Syndrome - A Psychological Approach - Overview of IBS symptoms, causes and treatments, presented in a user-friendly manner. Self-help book featured offering strategies for symptom management.

Irritable Bowel Syndrome Patient Survey - Interactive survey for IBS suffers.

DigestionInfo.com - Married couple who suffer from the gastrointestinal condition offer IBS information, message board, and tips on relieving symptoms.

The IBS Page - A page of annotated links to many sites on Irritable Bowel Syndrome.

IBS Program - Ex IBS sufferer explains story and sells program of how he beat the symptoms of IBS

DiagnosisHealth.com: Irritable Bowel Syndrome - Information and discussion concerning IBS, its causes, clinical features and management.

NIDDK - Irritable Bowel Syndrome - Information on IBS from the National Digestive Diseases Clearinghouse.

IBS, Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine - This site explores the numerous causes and treatments for Irritable Bowel Syndrome from the traditional Chinese medicine perspective utilizing acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicines.

Bowels in an Uproar - Information on IBS from John Hopkins University.

eMedicine - Irritable Bowel Syndrome - Read clinical report on IBS by Dr. Jenifer Lehrer from the University of Pennsylvania. Includes a detailed description of diagnostic criteria.

Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of America - A look at this disorder and its symptoms, diagnosis, causes and treatment.

American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons: Irritable Bowel Syndrome - Patient brochure describing what the disorder is, the symptoms, causes, link to stress, foods to avoid, treatments, and prognosis.

Irritable Bowel Syndrome: What It Is and What to Do About It - Answers questions such as what it is, how to know if you have it, what the symptoms are, what the treatment is, what to change in the diet, medicines to take and stress.

Lotronex Action Group - The Lotronex Action Group and email list is used for information and action with the FDA and GlaxoSmithKline in the attempt to restore the IBS-D medication Lotronex.

QualityCounts.com - News articles, alternative supplement information and medication details on the syndrome.

GastroMD.com - Information on the pathophysiology, symptoms and criteria.

Irritable Bowel Syndrome Basics - Information on IBS, message board, links, peer support.

Health Gazette on IBS - Covers etiology, symptoms, treatments and diagnosis of IBS. Information is based on research by the author of The Health Gazette.

IBS FAQ - Deals primarily with questions and problems associated with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS).

Eric's IBS Information Page - Resources, links and personal perspectives on living and dealing with Irritable bowel syndrome.

Topics in Gastroenterology: IBS - Discusses symptoms,causes,treatment and diet.

Irritable Bowel Syndrome Association - An organization dedicated to helping everyone who suffers from IBS through patient support groups, treatment, accurate information and education.

IBS Tales - A site which allows you to read the personal stories of other sufferers and submit your own story online.

Digestive Problems / Irritable Bowel Syndrome - A complete guide to Irritable Bowel Syndrome from HeliosHealth.com with clinically reviewed information, animations, news and discussions. Topics include, what it is, causes, symptoms, and diagnosis and treatment.

Focus On Digestion - Information concerning medications, physicians responses and procedures.

Gut Feelings - Offers detailed explanation of symptoms throughout the digestive tract that are related to IBS.

IBS FAQ - University of North Carolina research facility publishes an easy guide to Irritable Bowel Syndrome. Find descriptions, treatments, and contacts.

IBS and Health - To assist health care professionals in diagnosing and treatment of Irritable Bowel Syndrome. Also patient information section. From Novartis.

McKinley Health Center - Irritable Bowel Syndrome - Discusses the general characteristics, symptoms and intestinal motility.

Irritable Bowel Syndrome IBS and Medical Resources - An IBS sufferer's account of how they keep their IBS under control.

IBD Forum - Comprehensive information on inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD). Designed for doctors and other healthcare professionals specializing in the management of IBD. The site is maintained by an educational grant from Ferring Pharmaceuticals Ltd and Schering-Plough Ltd.

Irritable Bowel Syndrome or just Lactose Intolerance? - A detailed guide about Irritable Bowel Syndrome, adapted from the leaflet produced by The Digestive Disorders Foundation in association with the British Society of Gastroenterology, including symptoms, cure, treatment, diagnosis, and when to seek a doctor. Compare with lactose intolerance.

First Year: Irritable Bowel Syndrome - Comprehensive and sympathetic approach to managing Irritable Bowel Syndrome. Key strategies for symptom prevention from a patient-expert. Medical, dietary, stress management, alternative therapy, and childrens issues are addressed.

Digestive Health and Nutrition Magazine - Offers practical, up-to-date news, tips, and treatment information for sufferers of digestive disorders, including irritable bowel syndrome.

UCLA/CURE Neuroenteric Disease Program - Information about IBS, diarrhea, constipation, abdominal pain, GERD and other GI disorders. Also includes information about our clinical trials

Irritable Bowel Syndrome - A Natural Approach to Therapies - A natural approach to control, cure and provide education for IBS.

Natural Health Link - Detailed information on irritable bowel syndrome, its symptoms, treatments, IBS diet, related nutritional supplements and herbs.

Irritable Bowel Syndrome, by WebMD - Written and reviewed by WebMD doctors.

Irritable Bowel Syndrome Webring - Intended to help communicate information about IBS for sufferers and to facilitate an exchange of information about the illness.

Eating for Irritable Bowel Syndrome - This site offers an overview of IBS, diagnostic information, explicit dietary guidelines, and recipes. The author has had IBS for 20 years and is a gourmet cook.

After My Irritable Bowel Syndrome - Personal page from a patient diagnosed with IBS.

IBS Treatment Programme - Hypnotherapy, relaxation and stress reduction for IBS. Psychotherapist Adrian Blake works with individuals in Bromley (Kent) and Norfolk, UK.

American Gastroenterological Association - Includes information for physicians and the public about digestive disease symptoms, treatments, research initiatives, continuing medical education, practice management, medical position statements and public policy information.

Gastroenterology: Irritable Bowel Syndrome - The general features of IBS from the family practice handbook of the University of Iowa.

Rome II: The Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders - Information on diagnostic criteria for functional GI disorders.

UNC Center for Functional GI & Motility Disorders - Research and treatment center for IBS and related disorders at the University of North Carolina.

Center For Intestinal Dysfunction - Treatment and research faciliaty located at Columbia Presbyterian Hospital in New York City.

UCLA/CURE Neuroenteric Disease Program - Reliable information about IBS, diarrhea, constipation, abdominal pain, GERD and other GI disorders. Also, information about our clinical trials.

American Gastroenterological Association - The following guidelines were developed to assist the physician in the diagnosis and management of patients with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).

Clinical Trials for Irritable Bowel Syndrome - U.S. clinical trials locations for IBS at CenterWatch.

Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS): Examining New Findings & Treatments - Up-to-date information available on: (1) the practical diagnosis of IBS; (2) the role of serotonin (5-HT) in enteric motility, visceral hypersensitivity, and secretion; and (3) 5-HT treatment options for IBS.

Fermentation May Be At Root Of Irritable Bowel Syndrome - Article from The Lancet on the results of study conducted by physicians at Cambridge.

GSDL Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) - A list of laboratory assessments that can uncover functional imbalances linked to inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).

International Foundation for Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders - Irritable Bowel Syndrome, GERD and other functional GI disorders are addressed by IFFGD, a nonprofit education and research organization. Providing a community of support.

IBS Info Board - Bulletin board on irritable bowel syndrome and digestive problems.

Irritable Bowel Syndrome Message Board - Message board for those coping with IBS.

IBS Support Chat Room - A place for people with Irritable Bowel Syndrome to chat with fellow sufferers.

Irritable Bowel Syndrome - Active message board from iVillage on IBS. Links to articles on IBS included.

IBS Support Group for Southern Calif. - Sponsored by the IBS Support Group for Southern California This is a place where sufferers of IBS can come to ask questions and share experiences.

Ask the Specialist - Knowledgeable experts about Irritable Bowel Syndrome answer questions at the IBS Association website. Experts include doctors, healthcare professionals and authors.

SCD Web Library - Diet that eliminates specific carbohydrates which are trouble makers in people suffering from Crohn's Disease and Ulcerative Colitis.

Living with Ulcerative Colitis - Frequently asked questions, glossary, quiz, diagnosis and monitoring, free Ulcerative Colitis information kit, Insights & Answers newsletter archive, comparison between Ulcerative Colitis and Crohn's disease. US and Canada pages. Procter and Gamble Pharmaceuticals.

Crohn's and Colitis Pharmacist - Drug and disease information on Crohn's disease, Ulcerative colitis, Inflammatory Bowel Disease. We provide drug and disease information. Questions are answered by a pharmacist who has Crohn's disease.

Current Medical Therapy for Inflammatory Bowel Disease - Article detailing medications used to treat IBD.

Israeli Crohn's Disease and Ulcerative Colitis Site - Information, message board, links on Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis for Israelis and others. In Hebrew and English.

IBD Frequently Asked Questions - Frequently asked questions about inflammatory bowel disease.

Inflammatory Bowel Disease Interest Group - The Inflammatory Bowel Disease Clinic at Mayo Clinic Rochester devoted to the diagnosis and treatment of the inflammatory bowel diseases including ulcerative colitis, Crohn's disease, and pouchitis.

Scripps Clinic Inflammatory Bowel Disease Center - Articles, links, research and support for patients with IBD.

Patient Community - A comprehensive information resource for patients with Crohn's Disease and Ulcerative Colitis

GI Section, University of Chicago - Information about inflammatory bowel disease and other GI/Nutritional diseases and disorders. Information about clinical trials.

Crohn's Disease Cure and Remission - Specific Carbohydrate Diet - Health information relating to controlled remission of this disease and ulcerative colitis; links to related web sites, inflammatory bowel disease, and ulcerative colitis.

IBDUK - A website dedicated to people with crohns disease and ulcerative colitis. This site also contains information on other IBD related issues such as IBD and diet, fertility and IBD,IBD world friends.

Irritable Bowel Syndrome and Inflammatory Bowel Disease - A huge resource for these disorders, including original articles, chat, and links to information about medications, diet, symptoms, surgery, diagnostic testing, and more topics.

Crohn's Disease Resource Center - HealingWell.com - Comprehensive guide to Crohn's Disease and ulcerative colitis, including medical news, chat, articles and information, message boards, illustrations, books and directory of related sites.

IBD UK - UK Crohn's and colitis contact list, IBD and Diet, Fertility and IBD,and IBD world friends.

The Northwestern Inflammatory Bowel Disease Center - A dedicated team of gastroenterologists, radiologists, surgeons, pathologists, psychologists, and social workers specializing in the diagnosis, treatment, and emotional support of IBD patients.

NewTreatments - Alternative treatments are published, along with medical studies, medical data, progress reports, diaries and discussion forums. For Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis and hypoglycaemia.

Fish Oils - Summaries of the latest research concerning fish oils and inflammatory bowel disease.

Veritas Medicine: Inflammatory Bowel Disease - Clinical trial listings and in-depth treatment information about IBD. Perform a personalized search to find ongoing clinical trials that match your needs.

Mayo Clinic: Inflammatory Bowel Disease - Information on the disease and its two most common forms, ulcerative colitis and crohn's disease. Included are symptoms, causes and treatments.

Medicine Net - Focuses on Crohn's Disease and Ulcerative Colitis.

General Practice Notebook - Inflammatory bowel disease - Clinically-oriented information.

WebMD - Inflammatory Bowel Disease - Consumer health site, written and reviewed by WebMD doctors

Specific Carbohydrate Diet - Natural diet for people suffering from Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, IBS and celiac disease. Complete list of websites dedicated to this diet.

Crohns and Colitis Forum - A forum to discuss medical/nutritional/lifestyle issues related to Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis.

Mayo Health Clinic - Description of Ileal Pouch-Anal Anastomosis.

The J-Pouch Group - The J-pouch group provides information, support and discussion about ileo-anal anastomosis, or "J-Pouch" operation.

World Ostomy Resource - The world's most comprehensive source of Ostomy Site links.

Pouch-O-Gram - For people who have had pelvic pouch surgery - a quarterly newsletter on common problems, patient profiles, and updates on research and technology.

Enterostomal Therapy - Information from the Cleveland Clinic on recovering from ostomy surgery.

Kock Pouch Information - Information on Kock Pouches and a list of surgeons who perform them.

Living With Colostomy - A young persons guide. Before, during and after the operation. Includes a chat channel where you can talk about your ostomy problems.

BCIRostomy.com - An appliance-free continent ileostomy for those with unresponsive bowel disease such as ulcerative colitis, FAP or unsatisfactory Brooke ileostomies, malfunctioning Kock pouches and failed J-pouches.

Zassi Medical Evolutions - Clinician & Consumer Information - The Continent Ostomy Port System is a revolutionary, non-surgical system that will restore continence to millions of men, women and children.

Ostomy/J Pouch Web Ring - This Web Ring connect sites with information, pics, message boards, chat channels, especially personal homepages of ostomates on the web - in fact anything relating to Ostomy surgery, allowing readers to easily navigate their way through similar pages.

Stoma('Parastomal')Hernias - A description of Stoma Hernia and the different techniques of repair surgery available today.

The World Ostomate - An online magazine for Ostomates everywhere.

Ostomies and Stomal Therapy - Includes the history of stomas, how they're constructed and some common complications following surgery.(Medical Speak).

SandDude on Gardner's Syndrome - What is Gardner's Syndrome? Patient's point of view, experiences, information and related links

Washington County Hospital: Ostomy Program - Washington County Hospital has a certified wound/ostomy/continence nurse, as well as an ostomy/skin care clinician, who specialize in the care of patients with: Colostomies, Continent diversions, Ileostomies, tubes/fistulas and Urinary diversions.

SurgeryChannel - Colostomy - Colostomy is the surgical creation of an opening in the abdomen for waste expulsion. Site offers explanation of the procedure including preoperative and postoperative care.

WOCN Referral Database - Need an ET Nurse or Stomal Therapy Nurse?.... Then here's the place to search for one.

"Don't Die of Embarressment: Life After Colostomy and Other Adventures" - A book by Barbara Barrie, the Mum on the TV series, "Suddenly Susan".

What Is An Ostomy? - A short narrative on one the major procedures handled by a colon and rectal surgeon-from Robert Cloud, M.D.; Dallas, TX.

Ostomates Comparing Notes - Ostomy message board from the Evansville, Indiana chapter of the United Ostomy Association.

Ileal Pouch Reconstruction - Patient information from the University of Wisconsin Department of Surgery.

Continent Ileostomy - Continent ileostomy (Kock pouch) is an alternative for patients who have a standard (Brooke) ileostomy, or who have poor results with an ileoanal (pull through) operation.

Aikido and Survival - A personal experience with ostomy surgery.

Buzzlady - A patient who experienced ulcerative colitis, going from a permanent ileostomy to a BCIR (appliance free).

Candy's Home Page - In February 1998, after treatment in hospital, she had an ileostomy due to ulcerative colitis.

Jennifer's Page - Jennifer is a 14 year old in Canada who has had J Pouch Surgery

Life with Fred - A non-medical look at one person's journey of living with an ostomy. Also home of the Fred Directory, linking all people with ostomies worldwide.

Living with an Ostomy - Personal account of not liking his ostomy, but learning to live with it.

Ostomy Humour - Reader's stories of those funny things in life that happen due to ostomy surgery.

Ostomy Poem - Found in a biography of J.B.S. Haldane. Haldane wrote it after being diagnosed with rectal cancer.

Rich's Corner - Written by an ostomate. Has had a colostomy since 1992 due to a birth defect known as an imperferate anus. He has endured seven surgeries and the "final one" was in September of 2000.

Rolf Benirschke: Winner of Convatec's "Great Comeback Award" - Rolf Benirschke was the placekicker for the San Diego Chargers for 10 years and set 16 team records before retiring as the third-most accurate kicker in NFL history. But what makes Rolf's career so remarkable is that he played while battling Ulcerative Colitis and after undergoing ileostomy surgery midway through his third season.

Tummy Trouble2 - Kayla was born with Hirschsprungs Disease necessitating colostomy surgery. She is now 3 years old.

Up Close and Personal - The story of a gay ostomate.

World Council of Enterostomal Therapists - Devoted to the interests of those professionals involved in stomal care throughout the world.

European Ostomy Associations - Contact addresses for Ostomy Associations throughout Europe.

International Ostomy Association - Association of ostomy associations, created to improve the life of ostomates worldwide.

UOA Pittsburgh - UOA Youth/Young Adult Programs - Young adult section of the United Ostomy Association, Pittsburgh branch.

Evansville Indiana Ostomy Chapter - Hints and tips offers emotional and physical support for all ostomates and their family and friends.

Ostomy Associations of Queensland, Australia - A list of Ostomy Associations in Queensland, Australia

Australian Capital Territories and Districts Stoma Assoc Inc - Includes membership and appliance information, and emergency information.

United Ostomy Assoc Inc - Columbia Chapter - Our ostomy support group meets monthly at Boone Hospital for professionals or lay person (someone who has an ostomy, family member of an ostomate, or close friend).

Ostomy Resource Centre - A convenient place for patients as well as family and friends, to access information and people when dealing with ostomy related surgery.

United Ostomy Association of Canada Inc., Vancouver, B.C. Chapter - A non-profit volunteer support group for people who have or are about to have ostomy or related surgery.

United Ostomy Assoc Inc - Edmonton Ostomy Association - Offers contact information and basic information about types of ostomies.

United Ostomy Association of Canada Inc. - Volunteer-based health organization offering mutual aid and moral support for people who have had or will have intestinal or urinary diversion surgery

Okanagan Ostomy Association - Volunteer support group for persons with or about to have ostomy surgery.

Winnipeg Ostomy Association - Includes information about services, news, and newsletters.

Chicago North Suburban Chapter - United Ostomy Association - The Chicago North Suburban Chapter is a volunteer organization composed primarily of ostomates with the purpose of supplementing the work of medical professionals by offering mutual aid and moral support through people who have learned to live with an ostomy.

United Ostomy Assoc Inc - Monmouth County Chapter - Offers information and places to get help.

The Continent Connection (United Ostomy Assoc Inc - Heartland Chapter) - Because we care.

Huntsville AL Area Chapter - United Ostomy Association - The Huntsville AL Area Chapter UOA is a voluntary health organization dedicated to assisting people who have or will have intestinal or urinary tract diversions.

Grand Rapids Ostomy Association - Our purpose is to help rehabilitate people who have had colostomy, ileostomy or urostomy surgery.

Ostomy Association of Boston - Homepage of the Ostomy Association of Boston.

Stillwater-Ponca City Oklahoma Ostomy Association - Volunteer-based health organization offering mutual aid and moral support for people who have had or will have intestinal or urinary diversion surgery.

McAlester Ostomy Association - Volunteer-based health organization offering mutual aid and moral support for people who have had or will have intestinal or urinary diversion surgery

United Ostomy Assoc Inc - Ostomy Resources Minnesota - Offers contact information and resource list.

United Ostomy Association, Inc - Colostomy, ileostomy or urostomy surgery information. The United Ostomy Association is a volunteer-based health organization dedicated to assisting people who have had or will have intestinal or urinary diversions.

Ostomy Association of Harrisburg - Includes membership information, services offered, and contact information.

Ostomy Association of Oklahoma City - Volunteer-based health organization offering mutual aid and moral support for people who have had or will have intestinal or urinary diversion surgery.

Phoenix Ostomy Chapter - The Phoenix Ostomy Chapter is a non-profit support group of people who have had ostomy surgery and have joined together along with family members to help new and fellow ostomates.

Rapides Parish Ostomy Association - Serving Central Louisiana.

United Ostomy Assoc Inc - Ada, Oklahoma Ostomy Association - Volunteer-based health organization offering mutual aid and moral support for people who have had or will have intestinal or urinary diversion surgery.

United Ostomy Assoc. Inc. - Orlando, Florida Chapter - Offers meeting and contact information.

United Ostomy Assoc Inc - Tallahassee Area Chapter - Includes news, events, and newsletters.

United Ostomy Assoc Inc - Sherman Area Ostomy Association Chapter - Offers membership, meeting and contact information.

South Plains Ostomy Association of Lubbock, Texas - Volunteer-based health group offering moral support for people with ostomies, colostomies, ileostomies, or urostomies. Families and friends are welcome to be involved in monthly meetings and activities.

United Ostomy Association - Evansville, Indiana Chapter - Physical and emotional support for all ostomates and their family and friends.

The Pull-thru Network - A non-profit support and resource organization dedicated to the families of children who have had or will have a "pull-through" type surgery.

Broward Ostomy Association of Florida - A support group for those with colostomy, ileostomy, or urostomy surgery, their friends and families. Monthly meetings and newsletter. An affiliate of United Ostomy Association.

Southern Nevada Ostomy Association in Las Vegas - Providing support and education for those needing help accepting and maintaining their ostomy or related surgery

Pittsburgh, PA Chapter of the UOA - Volunteer support organization for people who had ostomy surgery, colostomy, ileostomy, urostomy, J-pouch, Indiana Pouch. Due to Colon or Bladder Cancer, IBD, ulcerative colitis, Crohn's Disease, exstrophy.

Gay and Lesbian Ostomates (Nov 25/98) - Within the United Ostomy Association there is a North American support network dedicated to the Gay and Lesbian ostomate. We offer support before surgery, during hospitalization, and after recovery.

Tulsa Ostomy Association - Volunteer-based health organization offering mutual aid and moral support for people who have had or will have intestinal or urinary diversion surgery

ia : The Ileostomy and Internal Pouch Support Group - Primary aim is to help people who have to undergo surgery which involves the removal of their colon, colectomy, and the creation of either an ileostomy or an ileo-anal pouch.

British Colostomy Association - Help and Advice for Ostomates - The British Colostomy Association offers support, reassurance and practical information for ostomates and people who are about to have a colostomy.

The East of Scotland ia - ia is a mutual support group and is a registered Scottish Charity.

Red Lion Group Pouch Page - What is a pouch operation? Articles from newsletter.

Wessex Urology Support Group - A support group for those who have undergone, or are about to undergo surgery for urinary diversion. A registered charity with a consultant urologist as a President.

J-Pouch Discussion Board - A place for patients or members of the family and friends to ask questions.

StuartOnline Chat Room - Join us Tuesday Evenings starting at 8 P.M. CDT / 9 P.M. EDT.

Java and IRC Chat Room - If you have questions about life with a stoma, you can talk them through with Jason and Shaz and anyone else in the #ostomy channel every Saturday night at 8pm UK time (currently BST - which is GMT+1). You are welcome to join us.

Ostomy Message Board - Come and post an ostomy question of your own or maybe you'll be able to help someone else out.

Ostomy Community - Message boards and chat dedicated to sharing information, offering support, and coping strategies to better cope with Ostomies. Community moderated by volunteers.

Ostomy Forum - Please feel free to post your ostomy related message.

IOA Discussion Forum - International Ostomy Association and the Discussion Forum.

Ostomy Friends of Australia and New Zealand - I am an Australian ostomate who feels that Kiwis and Aussies should have a "Down-Under" Club. Of course ostomates from all over the world are welcome to join the Club to add interest and richness.

Yahoo! Clubs jpouchsupport - Club formed to support and bring together people who have had or are going to have J-Pouch surgeries.

Yahoo! Clubs letstalkjpouch - This is the Club to talk about j pouches and make new friends.

Yahoo! Clubs ostomatessupport - Please join us in the chat room Wed 9pm EDT.

Yahoo! Clubs ostomysupport - We welcome all people to this club who have questions or wish to contribute their knowledge or support about having any kind of ostomy.

Yahoo! Clubs peoplewithostomies - Chats are every SAT@7:00pm EST. Our chats are fun and full of laughs as we chat about our little stoma friends.

Yahoo! Clubs ukostomysupport - This club is for new and experienced ostomists, regardless of where they live in the World, to chat and laugh with friends who understand what it is like to live with an ostomy. Life has not finished - it has only just begun.

Online J-Pouch Support Group - Post messages, chat, and interact with other J-Pouchers.

Mischa's Place - A place for ostomates and those with disabilities to gather and share.

Shaz's Ostomy Page - I have had my ileostomy for 24 years now since I was 10 years old. An interactive site for new and experienced ostomates. Ask and answer questions on the Ostomy Message Board, Read stories from other ostomates, articles about pregnancy with an ostomy, ostomy humour, and contact list.

Darren's Homepage - Information on Crohn's Disease and Ulcerative Colitis and other related illness. With links for more information.

Dave's Crohn's Page - A personal story about this disease, includes links, medications and information.

Michael's Homepage - A place for people with Crohn's disease. Includes an active message board and links.

Crohn's Disease Site - Personal website by a Crohn's disease patient. Crohn's facts, personal stories, description of the illness, survey, contact list.

David's Crohn's & Colitis Webpage - Information, recipes, medications, endoscopy pictures, and surgery experiences

Crohn's Zone - Kerry's personal support website IBD sufferers. Includes personal experiences, and Crohn's Zone, an online community.

Awareness of Crohn's, Colitis, and all IBDs - Devoted to information about and for people who suffer from IBD, Crohn's, Colitis and other related disorders.

IBD Humor Page - Created by a patient with inflammatory bowel disease. The lighter side of IBD.

Steffen's Proctocolectomy J-Pouch Site - This is a chronology of the authors experiences during the time he was sick with Ulcerative Colitis and subsequently having the J-Pouch surgery.

Crohn's Disease - Information on what the disease is, the treatment involved and advice on how to live with it.

Jeffrey's IBD Story - A detailed description of one person's continuing battle with ulcerative colitis.

My Life With Crohn's Disease - The story of a teenager's life with Crohn's Disease. It goes into great detail from diagnosis at age 13 in 1994 through the present.

Chris and Alison's Web Site - Coping after Ileostomy. See our wonderful cats, working with drug dogs and supporting Southampton F.C.

IBD Creative Outlet - Creative content and links related to Crohn's Disease and ulcerative colitis.

John West's UC/Ileostomy Case History - Great sites for those newly diagnosed with Ulcerative Colitis. Written from personal experience, this page contains lots of information on procedures symptoms and more specifically lots about living with and managing a permanent ostomy.

Support for Crohns and Colitis - Personal webpage about Crohns Disease, active message board with over 290 members. Penpals, eGroups, regular chats.

About Crohn's Disease - Offers information, including diagnosis and treatment options.

CDAI - Crohn's Disease Activity Index - Calculates the CDAI and allows one to email a copy for ones own records.

The Crohn's and Colitis Meeting Place - Personal experiences, list of Crohn's and Colitis friends on the Internet, links, help club, chat and messageboard.

Crohn's Disease - Patient Brochure: A look at this disease, the symptoms, who it affects, possible causes, treatment and surgery.

Crohn's Disease - This disease is a chronic inflammation of the intestinal wall. A definition provided along with symptoms and complications. Also sale of products.

Crohn's Disease - NIDDK - Information from the National Institutes of Health on Crohn's disease, symptoms and treatment.

Crohn's Disease and Male Genitalia - Discussion concerning the involvement of male genitalia, and its association with this disease.

Genome Link - A description of this medical condition, followed by links to articles and clinical trials.

Gentiva's Crohn's Disease Information Center - This site is designed to help people understand this disease. Provides valuable information concerning treatment programs, services and literature.

Kaspr's Crohn's Links - Information for people suffering with inflammatory bowel disease, useful links and message board discussion.

Therapy Helps Children with Crohn's Disease - Children with severe Crohn's disease showed significant improvement, and were able to decrease steroid usage within weeks of an infusion of a new biologic therapy, Infliximab.

Prevention and Treatment Strategies - Scientific research and statistics on inflammatory bowel disease. Includes nutrient and lifestyle options, medical options and precautions.

Suite 101: Crohn's Disease Support - Articles and links on medications and treatments used to control this disease, as well as personal stories.

Teens With Crohn's Disease - Includes recipes, message boards and share your story.

Australian Crohn's and Colitis Association (Qld) Inc - A voluntary association formed for those who suffer from these inflammatory bowel diseases. Includes treatments, information on surgery and a well constructed site map.

About Crohn's Disease - Provides an introduction to this chronic disease including: symptoms, possible causes and diagnosis.

The Harmony Study - Designed to help people with Crohns disease learn about their condition, and about the option of participating in a clinical trial being conducted by Protein Design Labs.

Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of America - Organisation focused on improving the quality of life of people who suffer with these diseases. Details news, updates, research, IBD clinical trials and a medical library.

Annie's Crohn's Disease Page - Collection of information from a person diagnosed with Crohn's. Includes information about the disease, its symptoms, discussions and recipes.

Molo-Cure Research, Inc - Site looks at the possible healing advantages of this IBD therapy which is based on an extract from the aloe vera plant.

Crohn's Disease Clinical Trials - Explains the importance of clinical trials, and the typical procedures used in the study of this disease. Information about the use of hormone therapy, methotrexate and other immunosuppressive medications.

Brisbane Inflammatory Bowel Diseases Research Group - Research in epidemiology, genetics, microbiology and immunology and their roles in IBD. Identifies patient clinics and related links.

Living Better with Ulcerative Colitis - Learn how Asacol is helping remission treatment. Find new and educational information on this disease and learn how to live better with this chronic illness.

New Surgical Options for the Treatment of Ulcerative Colitis - A discussion as to what this disease is, treatment, when surgery is necessary and what is available to sufferers. Alternative therapies are also indicated.

Ulcerative Colitis - The possible causes, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment are discussed.

Julie's Story - Details personal experiences with the disease so that sufferers can compare symptoms. Includes medical updates, diet and j-pouch information.

Ulcerative Colitis: Living and Coping with your condition - A personal website with message board, chat room, and links to various resources and other related sites.

ACCAQ: Australian Crohn's & Colitis Association (Qld) Inc - A voluntary association formed for those who suffer from these inflammatory bowel diseases. Includes treatments, information on surgery and a well constructed site map.

CCFA: Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of America - Organisation focused on improving the quality of life of people who suffer with these diseases. Details news, updates, research, IBD clinical trials and medical library.

Colitis - Describes the possible causes, symptoms and various treatment options available for this, and associated diseases.

Ulcerative Colitis Information Center - Provides information about this disease including: possible causes, symptoms, diagnosis and treatments.

To Be Decided - Information on Living with this form of IBD, including symptoms, tests, diagnosis and medication. J-pouch surgery and having an ileostomy are also discussed.

Gut Feelings - A newsletter for the sufferers of Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, and all forms of inflammatory bowel disease. Also includes the chat schedule for private room Crohnscolitis on America Online.

The Scope Newsletter - Newsletter on inflammatory bowel disease produced by the San Diego Crohn's and Colitis Society.

Parents of Children with IBD - If you have a child with Ulcerative Colitis, Crohn's Disease, or any other Inflammatory Bowel Disease: Welcome, we are glad you are here.

Crohns/IBS Message Board and Chat - No registration or password required, just post your question or comment.

Schedule of Crohn's and Ulcereactive Colitis Meetings - A list of the yearly meetings for Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis in Northeast Philadelphia.

Alt.Support.Crohns-Colitis NOTE: Site May be Offensive to Some. - A Support Group for People with Inflammatory Bowel Disorder, Companion to the Usenet Group alt.support.crohns-colitis.

Ulcerative Colitis Community - Message boards and chat dedicated to sharing information, offering support, and coping strategies to better cope with this disease. Community moderated by volunteers.

Chron's Family - Message board for people with Chron's and colitis.

Evansville Indiana Ostomy Chapter Weekly Bulletin - Offer weekly bulletins for ostomates and their family and friends.

Crohn's Disease in the UK - An informal site to chat and learn about this disease. Mainly UK links but open to everyone, to help each other.

UlcerativeColitis-Jpouch - A email list set up to provide a discussion board for people who are, or have suffered with Ulcerative Colitis, and have or are considering having Pouch surgery.

Crohn's Zone - Crohn's and colitis sufferers' friendship and information network. Includes articles, message boards, chat and web links for people with IBD and ostomies.

National Association for Colitis and Crohn's Disease (NACC) - This UK charity provides information and support to those with colitis or Crohn's disease, fund raising for welfare services and research. The National Association for Colitis and Crohn's Disease.

Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of America - Homepage of the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of America.

AFA - Association Francois Aupetit - The French medical research association to find the cure for inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn's disease, Ulcerative Colitis), to inform and help patients and their families.

San Diego Crohn's and Colitis Society - Includes society information, recommended reading list, list of digestive disease organizations, and instructions on starting a support group.

Pediatric Crohn's and Colitis Association, Inc. - Organization committed to helping children and families with IBD better understand Crohn's and Colitis. Share concerns and offer support.

Crohn's and Colitis Support Group - New Zealand - Voluntary non-profit organisation whose aims are to provide support, advice and information to interested individuals and people who have Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis, and educational material to medical professionals and organisations within New Zealand.

GETECCU-Spanish Group for the Study of Crohn's Disease and Ulcerative Colitis - Group with the aim of promoting the interest of the Spanish gastroenterologists in IBD. Includes members list, news section, announcements of congresses, meetings and events, and links. In English.

Paratuberculosis Awareness and Research Association - Patient advocacy group devoted to understanding the association between Crohns disease and paratuberculosis.

Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of Canada - "...to share information about CCFC events, programs and research opportunities... to find the cure and our highest priority is fund raising for research..." There are several online brochures which discuss basic information, as well as nutrition and surgery for IBD patients.

UK Digestive Disorders Foundation - The charity for research & information on all digestive disorders. The DDF exists to help sufferers with practical guidelines; fund research into digestive diseases; provide information.

SMCCV - Swiss Crohn's and Colitis association in English.

German Crohn's and Colitis Association - Includes membership information and links to chat. [German and English]

United Ostomy Association, Inc - A volunteer-based health organization dedicated to providing education, information, support and advocacy for people who have had or will have intestinal or urinary diversions.

Colitis Foundation - Includes personal experiences, medication, foods, message board and chatroom.

Center for the Study of IBD - Research center on inflammatory bowel disease, based at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston.

Australian Crohns and Colitis Association Queensland Inc. - Established for people who have either Crohn's Disease or ulcerative colitis, their relatives and friends, and for those with an interest in inflammatory bowel disease, IBD.

Liverdisease.com - Expansion of knowledge to the public on topics devoted to hepatitis and other liver diseases.

The Human Liver Directory - The site has the following categories fatty liver, function tests, diseases, damage, elevated enzymes, foundations, and other liver problems such as cancer and cirrhosis.

Liver Study Unit of the University of Chicago Hospitals - Improve the treatment of patients with liver diseases, and to encourage teaching and research about liver disorders.

Pediatric Surgery Home Page, KMU - The surgeons at Kagawa Medical University pioneered hepatobiliary surgical techniques that are now utilized worldwide. Special interests are related to the hepato-biliary-pancreatic system including choledochal cysts and pancreato-biliary malunion. Other fields of interest include gastro-intestinal motility disorders and surgical nutrition. The full-text of journal articles are published online.

Dr Greenson's Gastrointestinal and Liver Pathology - Dedicated to GI and Liver pathology.

Biliary Atresia - Describes the symptoms and treatment of biliary atresia.

Liver Doctor - Reverse liver disease and control weight through a healthy liver - by Doctor Sandra Cabot.

Doreen's Web Page - Primary Biliary Cirrhosis (PBC) information. My story about living with PBC. Support Group information. Organ donor awareness and inspirational poems.

MZ Publication - Surviving Liver Diseases - This publication deals with: Liver, Liver diseases, in particular hepatitis, and liver transplant.

Cirrhosis of the Liver - From the NIDDK, explains the symptoms, causes, treatments, and effects of cirrhosis.

Primary Biliary Cirrhosis - A look at this disease, what it is, the causes, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment.

Liver Biopsy - A discussion about this procedure, its preparation and recovery.

Primary Biliary Cirrhosis Support - Support provided to sufferers of this disease through website links, chat room and newsletter.

Natural Healthlink - Detailed information on liver cirrhosis disease, its symptoms, treatment and diet changes that may be helpful.

European Association for the Study of the Liver - Publishes "Journal of Hepatology", with full-text articles online.

Diseases of the Liver - An extensive technical medical site from Columbia University.

Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis - A look at what this disease is and theories about its causes. Diagnosis, symptoms and treatment are discussed.

Pediatric Oncall - Find out about the right kind of food for liver diseases.

Pediatric Oncall - Patient information about Biliary Atresia, its causes, treatment and operative management.

Liver Diseases - Collection of brief descriptions outlining liver diseases, from Gastroenterology Consultants, PC.

Glossary of Terms for Hepatobiliary Diseases - From the University of Chicago Hospitals.

Liver Disease - Medicinenet.com - Information on all aspects of liver disease.

Australian Primary Biliary Cirrhosis Support Group - The Australian PBC Support Group provides information about Primary Biliary Cirrhosis, also support and contact with other sufferers via telephone, email and a quarterly newsletter.

True Kids Support Page - A gathering place for people who care for a transplanted child who was born with a urea cycle disorder. Includes a message board and links.

Primary Biliary Cirrhosis Support Group - Emotional support for those who suffer from PBC, family members, friends and other autoimmune liver disease sufferers.

Hepatitis B Foundation - Mutual support and information network for persons affected by hepatitis B. Includes information on online support groups at their web site.

The Hepatitis Forum at Med Help - Interactive medical question and answer format about all aspects of this disease. Patient question is replied to by online doctors from HFHS.

Liver Cancer Support Group (LIVER-ONC) - Active mailing list (177 subscribers as of 1/1/01) on liver cancer issues for patients, families and supportive professionals.

HELLP Syndrome Society - International network for persons affected by Hemolysis, Elevated Liver Enzymes and Low Platelet count.

Hepatitis Community - Message boards and chat dedicated to sharing information, offering support, and coping strategies to better cope with this disease. Community moderated by volunteers.

Car's Lilly-Livered Page - Provides support through interacting with fellow heppers. Includes Icq chat list, message board, local support groups and links to e-mail lists. Provides information through links to treatment, news and Rx details.

Hepatitis B Information and Support List - Details on how to join, post and read articles on the list. Also links to data about the disease.

The Hepatitis C Forum - Describes what this group is all about, recent topics of discussion and joining instructions.

Hepatitis C Hope - A registration site at Delphi to sign up to communicate with other who have this disease.

Depression and Hepatitis C - A chat room and message board for support and sharing with others.

HepC Vets Forum - Bulletin board and live chats for Hepatitis C Positive Veterans. Latest Information, one on one support.

Cirrhosis Support Group - Learn more about cirrhosis, its symptoms and treatment. Talk to others dealing with cirrhosis.

ArkAyngyl's Hepatitis C Support - Hepatitis C online support.

Coping with Kidney and Liver Disease - Yahoo group that is dedicated to sharing information, comments and suggestions on how to best cope with kidney and liver disease.

Leona's Hep-C Haven - Information, forums and chat for those who have Hepatitis C.

HepPlace - Find information and support on Hepatitis C. Chat, message boards and photo albums.

Hepatitis C, Montreal Chapter - Montreal Chapter is to provide support to those who are infected with Hep C, their family members & friends.

Hepatitis C Support Groups Listed by US State - Find a Hepatitis C support group in your area. Also find support in our chat room and on our message boards.

The Hepatitis Warrior - A site for those who are undergoing treatment or have tried treatment and not responded. It gives an alternative to interferon.

Janis and Friends Hepatitis C Chat Room - Learn about HCV treatments, and talk to those who are living with HCV daily.

Hepatitis A-Z - Daniel Dimitriou's site providing extensive information about this disease, including support for spouses of sufferers.

Liver Support - Maximum Milk Thistle. Information on protecting your liver from the hepatitis c virus.

Hepatitis C - Extensive database about this disease. Includes links, alternative and conventional treatments, studies, literature and patient experiences. Site may be viewed in English, German or French.

Awareness Center - Includes the facts about hepatitis C, topics such as who's at risk and a risk assessment.

Hepatitis C Education Network - Connects patients with free replays of talk show discussions between leading medical specialists and patients like themselves.

Alternative Hope for HepC - Information about Hepatitis C including nutrition, diet and supplement information and a personal story of hope.

HepNet: - Related information, On-line quizzes, slide shows, webcasts and news related and original medical papers written by international experts.

Hep Care - Caremark's informational site for Hepatitis C for patients and clinicians.

National Center for Infectious Diseases - Provides information about the viral hepatitis for patients and physicians.

HepC Connection - A newsletter for people interested in or suffering from hepatitis C.

Hepatitis - Offers articles, including medications used to treat it, information on clinical trials and a glossary.

Hepatitis C - US Food and Drug Administration article describes the five types of hepatitis, focusing on the transmission, prevention, and treatment of hepatitis C and the prognosis for patients.

Chronic Illness House - Patient information on many illnesses including hepatitis, and help for all diseases. Includes a message boards, chat, help and support.

Information Channel - Describes all viral hepatitis in precise scientific terms. It is addressed to doctors, but also to the general public. Virus structure, epidemiology, prevention and treatment are addressed.

Hepatitis Neighborhood - Patient support on Hepatitis C, HCV, HBV, HAV, HIV, with message boards, physician-hosted chat rooms, and information on Pegylated Interferon, Rebetron, liver disease, transplants, support groups, and risk factors.

Be In Charge -- Hepatitus - Materials you can receive on the treatment and dealing with this disease. Sponsored by Rebetron and includes patient information and prescribing details.

Suite 101 - Hepatitis A, B, and C information, support groups and the latest data on treatments.

Hepatitis Week - Latest news about Hepatitis A, B and C. Log in required to read the newsletter. No log in required for announcements, subscribing and information about the site.

HepatitisC Information and Research Website - Virology, Immunology, pathology, interferon treatment. Site Created by H. Ghosh, McMaster University, Canada.

Health Link Interactive - Parts of conversations help about hepatitic C.

LGBT Health Channel - Contains information and statistics about viral hepatitis.

CBS Health Watch by Medscape - Offers health management tools and information for beginner and advanced readers concerning hepatitis.

Medbroadcast - General information about Hepatitis B, its detection, treatment, prevention and how to cope.

Hep C Vets - Current information and support for the Hepatitis C Positive Veteran, their families and caregivers.

Hepatitis Central - Current information on this disease as well as liver disease, cirrhosis, rebetron and interferon. For the medical professional and patient. Online support groups and patient referred physicians.

Hepatitis Activist - Help fight liver disease by e-mailing Congress with an automated congressional Emailer (ACE) system. Also join a list to be kept up to date with liver disease.

Hepatitis C Resource Center - Provide current education to the general public, patients, and providers. Includes a support group finder.

Liver Study Unit, University of Chicago - Provides information about hepatitis for patients, medical students, and physicians.

Chronic Hepatitis C: Current Disease Management - An introduction, risk factors and transmission, clinical symptoms and signs, testing, biopsy, diagnosis and treatment are some of the topics discussed.

Hepatitis Innovations - From Schering, offers resources to help you understand this disease and how it can be treated.

Vaccinations for Hepatitis A & B - Candidates, doses, and schedules for vaccinations.

Hepatitis Doctor - Detailed information about hepatitis B and C. PegIntron, Rebetron, Pegasys,Rebetol and ribavirin are discussed in detail.

Veritas Medicine: Hepatitis C Clinical - Clinical trial listings and in-depth treatment information about this disorder. Perform a personalized search to find ongoing clinical trials that match your needs.

Canadian Centre of Substance Abuse - A database of resources relevant to hepatitis C and injection drug use, including prevalence, prevention and treatment.

Chinese Traditional Medicine - Describes in detail how practitioners in China solve hepatitis with TCM herbal products and herbs.

National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases - Hepatitis publications: a look at the causes, symptoms and treatments.

HIVChannel - A definition followed by brief articles on hepatitis A (HAV), B (HBV), and C (HCV).

National Center for Infectious Diseases - This fact sheet contains the most frequently asked questions concerning hepatitis C and testing.

Alp's Page - Information on hepatitis. Includes FAQs and article about the treatment.

The Hepatitis B Story - This article explores the trail of research that led to the discovery of many of the viruses that cause this disease and to blood screening for and revolutionary vaccines against some of them.

Mayo Clinic: Hepatitis C - A discussion of the most serious strain of hepatitis, including symptoms, causes, risk factors, diagnosis, treatment and methods of self-care.

Ask Emaliss - Hepatitis C information and support. Includes message board, articles, notice boards, chat, research, nutrition and related conditions.

Natural Healthlink - Detailed information on hepatitis, the symptoms, treatments and related nutritional supplements and herbs.

Having Hepatitis C: A Teenagers Perspective - Contains all the basics on HCV, including helpful links, news, support group information, and personal experiences.

Hepatitis C Information and Resources - Seeks to increase awareness of the worldwide problem of viral disease and to provide links to useful, informative sites.

Hepatitis C in ME - Provides education and information about this disease and support groups in Maine.

A Hepatitis C Primer - Resource for anyone wanting to learn more about this virus. Personal experiences and medical abstracts.

Hepatitis Resource Center - Includes chat, information and articles, newsgroups and message boards, books, related web sites, and medical directories on this disease.

Support Domain - Hepatits C information, personal thoughts, pictures, chat and forums.

The Hepatitis Encyclopedia of Links - This site is a non-profit compendium of over 200 links and a great deal of other information for individuals suffering from this disease. It includes its own search engine.

Hepatitis C the Silent Killer - Links to medical information, social security, insurance, alternative medications, the authors personal experience and funding. Also a message board.

Sally's Hepatitis C Support Site - Information about the disease, its diagnosis, routes of transmission, symptoms, testing, links, suggested reading and the authors personal story.

LeighAnn's HepC Home - Information on treatment, biopsy, symptoms, lab tests, treatment journals and links.

Peppermint Patti's Junk Drawer - Includes FAQs about Hepatitis C, join a mailing list, general medical information and also details about fibromyalgia and chronic pain.

National Hepatitis C Coalition Online - Information about this organization which provides education and support through online communications. Includes message board, chat and newsletter.

Peggy's Hepatitis C Help Page - Links to sites for education and support of this disease.

Hepatitis C Treatment Project - Hepatitis C website offering information, long-distance treatment project, homeopathic approach and research details.

Canadian Hepatitis C Class Actions Settlement - 1986-1990 - Canada - Important information on key aspects of the Hepatitis C (HCV) January 1, 1986-July 1, 1990 Class Actions Settlement in Canada.

HCV Anonymous - Source for Hepatitis C information, and support. Members are individuals from all walks of life.

Hepatitis C Information - Objective hepatitis C information from UK NHS based doctors and nurses in Southampton.

Risk Assessment for Hepatitis - Many people are at risk for contracting vaccine preventable diseases while travelling. Travellers can take the 30 second healthy travel test to determine if they are at risk.

About Hepatitis - Offers information on hepatitis (A, B, C) infection including symptoms, treatment and vaccine.

HealthAtoZ: Your Family Health Site - Learn about the five basic types of hepatitis, ways to avoid contracting it and treatment options. Includes a comparison chart, quiz and message board.

Dr. Melissa Palmer's Guide to Hepatitis & Liver Disease

HepRates - This web site provides statistical information regarding viral hepatitis, including disease rates, death rates, and time trends. Lets the user make maps, tables and graphs.

Hepatitis C: A Personal Journey - My personal journey with hepatitis c from 1969 to the present. Includes LiverHope support group info and my gastroenterologist Dr. Coleman Smith.

HepQuest - Hepatitis related information for patients and medical professionals.

Controversies in Hepatitis C Therapy - Collection of presentations for clinicians on public health considerations related to diagnosis and treatment of this disease. [Requires free registration.]

All About Hepatitis C - Patient information, including causes, symptoms, testing, and treatments. From Schering Corporation.

IFeelBetter.com - Hepatitis B Center - Nontechnical information about this viral disease and how it can be treated and prevented. Includes advice and support groups for people living with this disease.

Ladyelec's, Home of KHEP Radio - Relax and escape the seriousness of the disease and its treatments. Links to information,chats, and support groups.

Hepatitis C - A personal story about recovery using alternative methods, bulletin board, and toll free number for answers to your questions.

What Me? - This is an eclectic site where the author, Bruce Bennett, tells about his life with Hepatitis C and Mastocytosis.

Mama Blond's Story - The authors personal experiences with Hepatitis B along with resources and support list.

Up All Night - The authors personal experiences with Hepatitis-C, his story and information.

Hepatitis and Me - One woman tells it like it is in journey form, living with this destructive disease Hep C.

STMegaBytes Family Photos - Where individuals with HCV may find encouragement, share info and find a voice to speak so all may hear and heed.

Goldenme's Homepage - The authors personal experience living with Hepatitis C. Links and a web ring provided.

Shared Stories of others dealing with Hepatitis C - Read success stories of others on HCV treatments.

Hep C Hollow - A personal hepatitis C resource page with links to information regarding medications, treatment and support.

Heppo World - Personal fun drawings of Heppo's, colorful hippo's of friends and family. Plus resources and links.

Essential Help for HepC - Personal story of Hep C and the support, diet, supplements, and recipes used.

Janis and Friends Hep C Web Site - Medical news and clinical information from conferences, articles and personal stories.

Hep-C Alert - Details about this nonprofit organization which is dedicated to raising awareness of, and assisting people affected by Hepatitis C. Includes news and Q&As about the disease and contact information.

ANMC Hepatitis Research Program - The Alaska Native Medical Center Viral Hepatitis Program. Includes transfusion look back project, mission statement, professional and patient information, articles, contact details and further resources.

Hepatitis Foundation International - Educate the public and healthcare providers about viral hepatitis and its prevention, diagnostisis, and treatment.

HCFQ - Supports those infected or affected by hepatitis C virus, HCV. Information on the disease, treatments and contact details.

Health Canada Hepatitis C Initiative - Information about the disease as well as the organization. Includes the location, links, and newsletter.

Hepatitis C Association, - Includes details about the organization, events, news, brochures, related links and contact information.

Hepatitis C United Resource Exchange - Information about the organization, as well as research, education and support.

HepCBC - Grassroots organization dedicated to educating those infected and affected by HCV. Site includes hepc.bull© and Peppermint Patti's FAQs.

Children's Liver Alliance - Empowering the hearts and minds of children with liver disease.

Children's Liver Association for Support Services - Support services for families coping with pediatric liver disease and transplantation.

Children's Organ Transplant Association - COTA - Fundraising for transplant.

Children's Liver Disease Foundation - Information and support for families of children with liver disease, inc. jaundice and hepatitis, research into causes and treatment, fact-sheets and study days for health professionals UK based.

Pediatric OnCall - A time tested homemade remedy for the treatment of jaundice.

California Pacific Medical Center - Liver transplant department's information.

Allan J. Gengler's Liver Transplant - Personal story of liver transplant through Lifelink of Florida in Tampa.

New Zealand Liver Transplant Recipients Website - Provides information, personal experiences and contact people for all recipients, care givers and interested people. Donors, fact sheets and The Liver are three sections.

A Patient's Guide to Liver Transplant Surgery - A comprehensive, no-nonsense guide to liver transplant surgery, including a step-by-step tour of the liver transplant surgery process.

USC Liver Transplant Program and Center for Liver Disease - Specializing in the surgical and medical management of the following disease entities: pancreas, liver, gallbladder, bile ducts, portal hypertension surgery, and liver transplantation.

Liver Transplantation - Describes the transplant process, and provides a link to the most current list of free publications available from the National Institutes of Health.

CPMC Center For Liver Disease and Transplantation - The program offers comprehensive medical, surgical and radiologic therapy for disorders of the hepatobiliary system in both adults and children.

Rays Liver Transplant - Story of my battle with hepatitis-C, my two liver transplants and also my post transplant years.

A Transplanted Patient - A personal view of what it is like to have a liver transplant and operation procedures, both before and afterwards. Details about the liver and Q&A format concerning transplantation.

Liver Transplant Patient Info Center - California Pacific Medical Center's Liver Transplant department provides information sheets on liver disease, a detailed description of the entire liver transplant process, including a comprehensive patient manual.

Liver Study Unit - University of Chicago - An overview of liver transplantation. Information for patients, physicians, nurses and other medical professionals.

Greater Houston Liver Transplant Partnership - Donor Awareness/Education Support system for pre- and post-liver transplant patients and their families

Liver By Baylor - To promote organ donation by sharing my transplant experience with potential donors while offering support to those waiting for transplant. Links to information on transplant meds as well as Hepatitis C.

Columbia Presbyterian - The Center for Liver Disease and Transplantation - Multidisciplinary treatment center offering the seamless integration of medical, surgical and radiologic expertise for disorders of the liver and biliary system in adults and children.

European Liver Transplant Registry - (ELTR) summarizes the results of about 40,000 liver transplantations in 35,000 patients from 120 centers of 20 countries.

University of Southern California - Liver Transplant - A comprehensive unit with departments in clinical hepatology, NIH-funded basic sciences research, liver surgery and transplantation.

UT Memphis Liver Center - Specializes in hepatology transplant and research services.

American Liver Foundation - Provides information on liver diseases, as well as advocacy for education, treatment and research funding.

Texas Liver Coalition - To educate, support, and comfort the public regarding liver disease and its prevention.

Canadian Liver Foundation - Support for research and education into the causes, diagnosis, prevention and treatment of liver disease.

Oxalosis and Hyperoxaluria Foundation - Providing information, service, and support to the patients and the families of those with oxalosis and hyperoxaluria and the medical professionals who treat them.

British Liver Trust - Information regarding liver diseases. Explanation of blood tests specific to liver function, hepatitis news and research, treatments and medications.

Achalasia - Introduction to this disorder, with symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, risks and the prognosis.

Seattle Barrett's Esophagus Program - A look at this disease called Barrett's Esophagus, its symptoms and possible complications. A lot to read at this site.

Barrett's Esophagus - Information and patient education material on this disease. Causes, diagnosis, symptoms, treatment, tips and the future are all discussed.

Barrett's Esophagus - An explanation of this disease and who is at risk, causes, symptoms, diagnosis and prognosis are discussed.

Barrett's Esophagus - This is a condition that develops in some people who have chronic gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) or inflammation of the esophagus (esophagitis). Information provided by the National Institutes of Health.

Diagnosis Health - Information and discussion concerning non-obstructive esophageal dysphagia or difficulty swallowing without actual narrowing or stricture of esophagus.

Achalasia - Overview - Adam.com defines this disorder and gives its causes, incidense and risk factors.

Bleeding Esophageal Varices - Overview - Adam.com looks at this disorder and gives a definition, its causes, incidence and risk factors.

Pre-Achalasia Spastic Esophagus and Stomach Problems - Personal site from a patient with this condition.

Disorders of Esophagus More Common In Older Adults - Article about the relationship between esophageal disease and age.

Swallowing Disorders - University of Chicago - Information about various swallowing disorders for patients, physicians and other medical professionals.

eMedicine: Infective Esophagitis - Offers a physicians report on this esophagus condition caused by candida or herpes simplex virus infection, HIV, and certain medications. Includes a section on pill, chemotherapy, and radiation-induced esophagitis.

GERD - Information and discussion about causes, diagnosis and treatment of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease and heart burn.

F.U.N.D.O. - Families United through Nissen Difficulties Org. Parents of children who have had a difficult time since their children have had the nissen fundoplication. In some cases the reflux was not as bad as the fundo.

Heartburn-help - Information for heartburn, gastro esophageal reflux disease, hiatal hernia and other digestive diseases.

Laproscopic Surgery for Treatment of Chronic Indigestion - This site discusses surgical treatment options for Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease, also known as chronic indigestion.

Acidez.net - Information about heartburn, hiatus hernia, gastroesophageal reflux disease.

GERD Resource Center - Pharmaceutical company sponsored site with information for suffers of chronic indigestion, or Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease.

Reflux in Children Website - Information on Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease as it pertains to children.

This Way Up - Advice about living with Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease: GERD.

GERDVoice - Take the GERD Patient Survey - Captures the Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease patient's experiences and preferences. Learn from fellow sufferers and share your thoughts with health care leaders. Be heard and take the survey today.

National Heartburn Alliance - Our goal is to educate people about the causes and effects of heartburn and offer solutions that may lead to relief. Membership required.

GERD Online - Place for the many Gastro Esophageal Reflux Disease sufferers out there to become educated about this disorder.

A Detailed Look at GERD or Acid Reflux - Website discussing the treatments and medication available for gastroesophageal reflux disease or acid reflux. View Webcasts and read articles.

Heartburn and GERD Resource Center - Contains comprehensive information on heartburn and Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease, includes articles, medical information, and resource information.

Reflux Treatment Centers of America, LLC - A national network of Medical Centers and Physicians specializing in the treatment of heartburn and indigestion, medically known as Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease or GERD.

webGERD.com - Dedicated to help patients who suffer from heartburn and GERD. It also contains useful information for physicians who take care of them.

Reflux Disease May Cause Sinusitis and Damage Teeth - A new synthesis of research on esophageal reflux disease indicates that acid reflux is also related to sinus infection and to erosion of tooth enamel.

Reflux In Children and Babies - Support group for parents of children suffering from Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease and other motility disorders. Lots of information to help with babies and children with reflux.

Reflux Treatment Guide - From Keep Kids Healthy, tips about Gastroesophageal reflux or spitting up.

Syracuse Gastroenterological Associates, P.C. - Solutions for acid reflux, heartburn, gastroesophageal reflux, stomach pains and hernias, and ulcers. Stomach disorder doctors in the Syracuse, NY area.

Mayo Clinic: Heartburn - The sensation of acid reflux described as well as its symptoms, causes, treatment and prevention.

Rxinsider - A free informational monograph on heartburn (GERD) for patient counseling.

Gerd Word - Committed to the support of parents with children suffering from GERD and related motility disorders. Designed to offer support, encouragement and information for parents of children suffering from Gastroesophageal Reflux and other motility disorders associated with GERD.

All you need to know about Heartburn - Written and reviewed by WebMD doctors.

About Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease - Information from the nonprofit IFFGD about characteristics and treatment of GERD.

Preciscia - Medical Research with a Passion - International university medical research and consulting institute specializing in gastrointestinal and analgesic (pain) studies.

Help Heartburn - HelpHeartburn.com is a complete resource for anyone who has ever suffered from heartburn, GERD (Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease), acid reflux, or indigestion.

The Art of GORD Symposium - A reflux disease satellite symposium presented at WCOG 2002 in Bangkok.

eMedicine - Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) - Dr. Marco Patti offers a medical review of GERD and its symptoms such as heartburn, cough, and laryngitis.

Reflux (GERD) Reality: How Reflux Stress Emotionally Impacts the Family Unit.... - Mother's perspective of the emotional reality of reflux and how it affects the family. 'You are not Alone' journal entries written by a Reflux Mom that will touch your heart. Links to GERD info and other sources.

The Giles Family - This is a family with 3 reflux children, all with varing degrees.

Dylans Reflux Story - This is my 3 yr old sons story of what his little life has been like since birth dealing with reflux.

Nathans Story

About My Little Angel - The author shares her sons battle with an extreme case of reflux(GERD).

Dysphagia-Diet - A site for dietitians and speech language pathologist to share and get new information about the dysphagia diet.

Dysphagia Resource Center - Resources for swallowing disorders.

Dysphagia, Speech and Language - Diet guidelines for people with swallowing disorders.

Swallowing Disorders - A look at how we swallow, what causes the disorders, the symptoms, who evaluates and treats this disorder and how,

Dysphagia Online - Provides information about swallowing difficulties for patients and professionals.

Swallowing and Esophageal Disorders Cente - The Cleveland Clinic Foundation's Swallowing and Esophageal Disorders Center offers a coordinated, comprehensive program to treat swallowing and esophageal disorders.

Drooling Info - This website has been created to help educate people who have problems with, or children who haves ialorrhea or may know someone who has this problem.

Control Drooling with Sal-Tropine - An article about a prescription medicine indicated to reduce salivation.

The Canker Sore Relief Center - Resource for preventing and treating canker sores. Free newsletter, extensive background on canker sores, and information on available medications.

Guide to Medicinal Herbs Online: Canker Sores - Herbal treatments for this disorder and explanation of their origin.

Information from Your Family Doctor - A look at canker sores, what they are and what can be done about them.

Aphthous Stomatitis Web Site - Personal site devoted to Recurrent canker sores. Guide to other sites on canker sores with updates based on the most current information about causes and medications.

Animated-Teeth.com: Canker Sores / Aphthous Ulcers - A discussion about these disorders and their causes.

Recurrent Aphthous Stomatitis and Perceived Stress - A research project investigating the relationship between RAS and perceived stress.

Natural Healthlink - Detailed information on mouth ulcers, the symptoms, treatment and diet changes that may be helpful.

MindXpansion - Informative site about gastritis, what it is, the symptoms, causes, causes and prevention.

eMedicine - Gastritis and Peptic Ulcer Disease - Dr. Philip Shayne describes causes, symptoms, and common treatments.

Traditional Chinese Medicine and Gastritis - Describes in detail how TCM practitioners in China solve this with traditional Chinese strategies and herbs.

The Pyloric Sphincteric Cylinder in Health and Disease - A full medical textbook on the stomach and pylorus, with topics on their physiology, anatomy and various pathologies.

eMedicine: Chronic Gastritis - Review a physicians report on the symptoms, such as stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, anorexia, and weight loss. Learn the causes including gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), infection, diet, and alcohol abuse.

Medinfo: Peptic Ulcer - Information for patients including symptoms, causes, diagnosis, and treatment and prevention.

Causes, Symptoms and Treatment of Peptic Ulcer - Information and discussion concerning causes, symptoms and treatment of peptic ulcers.

About.com Smoking and Peptic Ulcers - Describes the harmful effects of smoking on the digestive system and provides links to smoking cessation tools.

McKinley Health Center: Peptic Ulcers - An overview of the condition listing origins, common features, complications, and treatments.

Ulcers and Bacteria I - A paper on the development, science, and acceptance of the bacterial theory by Dr. Paul Thagard, Director of the Cognitive Science Program at the University of Waterloo, Canada.

Peptic Ulcer Information - An outline of nutritional treatment for petic ulcers from Access N Able Health Shop.

Mamas Health - Learn about ulcers and what causes them.

Healthub - A brief definition of peptic ulcer, followed by links to overviews, research articles, diagnosis and treatment, case reports and diets.

Chinese Traditional Medicine - Describes in detail how TCM practitioners in China solve peptic-ulcer with traditional Chinese strategies and herbs.

Pediatric OnCall - A time tested home made remedy for the treatment of acidity.

RadiologyChannel: Ulcers - General information and an overview of causes, symptoms, and how doctors find ulcers using imaging.

Dietsite: Diet for Peptic Ulcer Disease - How to avoid foods that may cause gastric irritation and excessive gastric acid secretion.

Three Rivers Endoscopy Center: Gastroscopy - Information for patients describing the use of the endoscope in diagnosing and treating ulcers of the stomach and other conditions.

Ask Dr. Weil: Peptic, Duodenal, or Gastric Ulcers - Covers conventional and alternative treatments including diet, deglycyrrhizinated licorice (DGL), aloe vera juice, cayenne pepper, and stress reduction.

Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome - Rare disorder that causes tumors in the pancreas and duodenum and ulcers in the stomach and duodenum.

Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome - A brief look at this disorder and its treatment by xrefer.

Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome - A case study of a 62 year old white male by Annick Van den Abbeele, MD and Ruth Hardoff, MD.

NORD - Zollinger Ellison Syndrome - A list of alternate names, a general discussion and resources.

West Shore Endoscopy Center: Helicobacter Pylori - Provides an explanation and illustrations of how the H. pylori bacteria infects the stomach and duodenum.

Helicobacter pylori in Peptic Ulcer Disease - National Institutes of Health Consensus Development Conference Statement, February 7-9, 1994

The Helicobacter Foundation - Dedicated to providing the latest information about H. pylori. The founder, Barry Marshall, is the scientist who swallowed H. pylori to prove a causal relationship with peptic ulcer for the first time.

Helicobacter pylori fecal antigen test - Hpsa test to diagnose Helicobacter pylori stomach infection and check the eradication simply by testing a fecal specimen.

Mamas Health: Helicobacter Pylori - Offers information about this spiral shaped bacterium which lives in the stomach and duodenum.

Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome WebRing Page - A web ring for patients families and professionals providing support, education, and research for CVS.

Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome - CVS is an uncommon, unexplained disorder of children and some adults that is characterized by recurrent, prolonged episodes of severe nausea, vomiting and prostration with no apparent cause.

Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome Association - Official home page for the association in Canada and the USA.

Australian CVS Association Official Web Page - Cyclical Vomiting Syndrome is a rare, unexplained disorder of children and some adults which was first described by Dr. Samuel Gee in 1882.

Laura's Page - I'm the Kid's Page Coodinator of the Cyclical Vomiting Syndrome Association, CVSA, Code V Newsletter.

Badbelly 's Home Page - Jackie's personal story about having Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome. Detailed and powerful.

Rebecca's Story - Rebecca and her Mother have personal stories about Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome. Rebecca has a drawing of the Puke Monster and invites other kids to share their drawings.

Julie's CVS Home Page - I accepted the challenge of becoming the new Adult Coordinator for the Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome Association USA and Canada.

Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome Association- USA/Canada - Provides support, information and latest medical research about CVS, abdominal migraine, nausea, vomiting, and the International CVS Center.

Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome - CVS is a childhood disorder characterized by bouts of vomiting that last from a few hours to several days.

4Indigestion - Relief for your irritable stomach with Tums, Tagamet, Mylanta and Maalox. Jump over to CVS Pharmacy, Rite Aid, Eckerd and other online pharmacies.

Treatment of Intestinal Gas - Information concerning causes and treatment of intestinal gas.

Indigestion - A look at this and some alternative names, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment.

The Longitudinal Muscle In Esophageal Disease - A reference to the longitudinal muscle (LM) written by O. Arthur Stiennon, MD. A complete book, with references.

Belching or Eructation - About its causes, prevention, swallowing of air, magenblase syndrome and gas-bloat syndrome.

The Pull-thru Network - Non-profit support and resource organization for families of children born with imperforate anus, cloaca, Hirschsprung's Disease and any of the associated defects.

Imperforate Anus - Information page including definitions, from Texas Pediatric Surgical Associates

Anorectal Malformations Discussion Groups - Links to discussion groups and mailing lists

Latex Allergy Links - Cmprehensive, up-to-date listing of latex allergy-related sites on the Internet.

EImperforate Anus Family Association - Since Nov.1996 - Taiwan

Colon and Rectal Surgery - Abstracts: Primary repair of imperforate anus in an adult.

Imperforate Anus Repair - Overview - adam.com provides quick, reliable answers to health questions. Definition of and about anorectal malformations and treatments.

Personal Experiences & Notes - on the care of a child with Imperforate Anus

Digestive System Defects - Developmental Defects of the Digestive System

Pediatric Database: - Hirschsprung Disease definition

Cecostomy.com - A new technique and catheter changing the lives of patients with fecal incontinence

Fetal Treatment Center at UCSF - Fetal diagnosis and treatment of birth defects at UCSF with a information for birth defects diagnosis and fetal therapy.

Anal Fissures - Self Help page for those with anal fissures.

Anal Fissure: Patient Brochure - An explanation of what this is, the causes, treatment and surgery.

Medinfo: Hemorrhoids - Easy to understand information for patients about piles. Includes symptoms, causes, treatment and prevention.

Hemorrhoids - An overview about this disorder, followed by research articles, photos and informational links.

Pediatric OnCall - A time tested homemade remedy for the treatment of piles.

NIDDK - A discussion about hemorrhoids, what they are, symptoms, how common they are, diagnosis, treatment and prevention.

Proto Care - Prevention, self-care, specific recommendations for effective non-prescription treatments, and when to see your doctor concerning hemorrhoids.

American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons: Patient Brochure - An in depth look at hemorrhoids, the causes, symptoms and treatment options. Also some graphics.

Mayo Clinic: Hemorrhoids - A description of the disease plus symptoms, causes, risk factors, diagnosis and treatment.

RXinsider - A free informational monograph on hemorrhoids for patient counseling.

Mama's Health - Offers information on hemorrhoids: what it is, the causes, diagnosis and treatment.

Natural Healthlink - Detailed information on hemorrhoids, its symptoms, treatment and dietary changes that may be helpful.

SurgeryChannel - Hemorrhoidectomy - Offers information about hemorrhoids and the surgical procedure that removed them.

C.J.Medical - Offering doppler guided haemorrhoid artery ligation as an alternative therapy to traditional surgical procedures.

The Ultimate Hemorrhoid Page - Comprehensive page to promote understanding and treatment of hemorrhoids and associated conditions.

FamilyDoctor.org - Self Care Hemorrhoid - Flow Chart to assist with the process of elimination for hemorrhoid sufferers.

MedlinePlus - Hemorrhoids - Offers informational links to hemorrhoid related sites.

WebMD/Lycos - Article - Hemorrhoids Detection - Offers a comprehensive online health resource.

eMedicine - Hemorrhoids - Yale University MD reviews the causes of external and internal hemorrhoids and their link to constipation, low-fiber diet, and pregnancy.

Hemorrhoid Care Medical Clinic - Anal rectal care and treatment of common proctology problems.

Lepetitbidet.com - Offers information on diagnosis, symptoms, treatment and prevention.

Hemorrhoids - EDRIS - Hemorrhoids explained with medical terms and discussion of hemorrhoid treatments, vericose veins and spider veins.

Hemorrhoids Treatment & Pain Relief, Inc. - Hemorrhoids treatment with a cryogenic applicator to stop inflammation without the need for surgery.

Hemorrhoids Pain Relief & Treatment, Inc. - A cryogenic applicator to stop inflammation of hemorrhoids without the need for surgery for treatment to cure.

Michael McCue MD - Procedure for stapled hemorrhoidectomy hand assisted laparoscopy surgery.

Hemodop.com - A surgical method of permanently removing hemorrhoids.

New-hemorrhoids-cure.com - Information on the causes, symptoms and treatment.

Gall Bladder Disease - Information on cholelithiasis, cholecystitis and cholecystectomy from the University of Pennsylvania.

Gallstones - Explains how they're formed, causes and conditions, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment. From the National Digestive Diseases Clearinghouse.

Surgery Needed for Gallstones? - Illustrated explanation of gallstones, gallbladder and surgery.

Mayo Clinic: Gallstones - The disease defined plus symptoms, causes, risk factors, diagnosis, treatment and prevention.

Health4her - A description of gallstones, the causes and risk factors, followed by some suggestions of life style and diet changes and supplementation.

Natural Healthlink - Detailed information on gall stones and gall bladder, the symptoms, treatments and related nutritional and herbal supplements.

Gallstones: Symptoms, Treatments, Prevention - Discover the facts, find out why women have a significantly higher incidence and learn how to prevent gallbladder disease.

Traditional Chinese Medicine - Describes in detail how TCM practitioners in China solve gallstones with traditional strategies and herbs.

Treatment of Gallstones in Adults - Clinical practice guideline information about the treatment of gallstones in adults. From the British Columbia Council on Clinical Practice Guidelines. PDF format.

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