61. Digestive And Liver Disorders Home Page Detailed information on digestive disorders in children. http://www.healthsystem.virginia.edu/uvahealth/peds_digest/index.cfm

[ Skip Navigation ] Health System Home For Health Answers Healthcare Professionals ... Advanced Search Health System Search Search for Information People UVa Home Health System News Health System Events (all) Health System Publications ... Making a Gift Topics Adolescent Medicine Allergy/Asthma/Immunology Blood Disorders Burns Cancer Common Injuries/Poison Tips Craniofacial Anomalies Dermatology Diabetes/Endo/Metabolism Eye Care Genitourinary/Kidney High-Risk Newborn High-Risk Pregnancy Infectious Diseases Medical Genetics Mental Health Nervous System Disorders Normal Newborns Oral Health Orthopaedics Pediatric Surgery Respiratory Disorders Terminal Illness in Children Transplantation UVa Health Topics A to Z FIND A DOCTOR Pediatric Allergy and Asthma Pediatric Gastroentorology Pediatric Immunology ... CLINICAL TRIALS Search This Site Site Index The Digestive System - An Overview Diagnostic Procedures Problems in Prenatal Development of the Digestive Tract ... Online Resources Digestive disorders affecting infants and children range from simple problems that most children experience from time to time, such as vomiting or diarrhea, to more serious (and possibly life-threatening) birth defects such as tracheoesophageal fistula, or illnesses such as appendicitis.

62. JHBMC: Motility And Digestive Disorders: Facts The Schuster Center for Motility and digestive disorders is the first center ofits kind in the country designed as a complete research and care facility http://www.jhbmc.jhu.edu/Motil/motilfac.html

Facts About Motility Disorders What are Motility Disorders? Motility disorders refer to abnormal intestinal contractions, such as spasms and intestinal paralysis, that can result in the inability to eat (which may require patients to receive intravenous nutrition) and severe abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, maldigestion, weight loss, diarrhea, constipation and incontinence. Motility Disorders encompass a variety of conditions, including: gastroparesis; achalasia; gastroesophageal reflux disease; chronic intestinal pseudoobstruction; constipation and irritable bowel syndrome. Irritable bowel syndrome, the most common of the disorders, results in pain and diminished quality of life for nearly 15 percent of this country's population. Rarer and more serious disorders produce excruciating pain and make it impossible to eat or digest food. Below is a listing and short description of some of the most serious and bothersome motility disorders and digestive diseases. Gastroparesis This is a disorder of the stomach where it fails to empty food properly. Symptoms include nausea, vomiting, weight loss and loss of appetite. It commonly occurs in patients with diabetes, or in patients with scleroderma or lupus. However, it may also occur after a viral or bacterial illness. Gastroparesis Diet 1) Small frequent meals - 5 to 6 small meals per day.

63. Digestive Disorders The Center for digestive disorders at Saint Mary s Hospital is a selfcontainedone-stop unit serving the needs of gastroenterology patients from throughout http://www.smhosp.chime.org/patient_services/digestive_disorders.html

Center for Digestive Disorders The Center for Digestive Disorders at Saint Mary's Hospital is a self-contained one-stop unit serving the needs of gastroenterology patients from throughout the area. Procedures at the center include routine colonoscopy screenings for the early detection and prevention of colon cancer and endoscopy to diagnose common digestive concerns, such as acid reflux and ulcers. The unit is conveniently located on the second floor of the main building of the hospital for a fully streamlined patient experience, from registration and check in to discharge. Twelve physicians and six registered nurses are active in the Center for Digestive Disorders at Saint Mary's. Because many procedures require patients to fast, exams begin as early as 7:30 a.m. to get patients in and out of the hospital early with minimal inconvenience or discomfort. The colonoscopy takes about 15 to 20 minutes. Most patients are on their way home within a couple of hours, after a short recuperation and a consultation with their doctor. For more information about colonoscopy, endoscopy or any of the services available at Saint Mary's Hospital's Center for Digestive Disorders, please call

64. Test Your Knowledge About Digestive Disorders With over a dozen common digestive diseases, it s important to know some keyinformation about your digestive system. This quiz offers you an opportunity to http://www.healthatoz.com/healthatoz/Atoz/tl/rq/digesquiz.jsp

65. South Bay G.I. Home Page Los Angeles based practice dedicated to the evaluation and treatment of all aspects of digestive disorders including liver disease. http://www.southbaygastro.com

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66. Digestive Disorders The digestive disorders Library contains articles excerpted from a The DigestiveDisorders White Paper from The Johns Hopkins White Papers series is an http://www.hopkinsafter50.com/html/silos/digestive/index.php

Sign up for email updates Bookstore Arthritis Coronary Heart Disease ... Red Meat, Drinking May Raise Colitis Relapse Risk The Digestive Disorders Library contains articles excerpted from a variety of publications. Conditions Esophageal stricture Peptic ulcer Diarrhea Ulcerative colitis Colorectal cancer Gallbladder disorders Crohn disease Gastroesophageal reflux (heartburn) Medical Tests Endoscopy Colonoscopy Drugs Lansoprazole (Prevacid) Loperamide (Imodium A-D) Articles Dyspepsia: Soothing the Sour Stomach Getting the Right Cure for Ulcers Buy now WHITE PAPERS Digestive Disorders The Digestive Disorders White Paper from The Johns Hopkins White Papers series is an annual, in-depth report written by Hopkins physicians. Contact us

67. Digestive Care Center Office is located in Parkersburg and Vienna, West Virginia. Also contains information on some digestive disorders and treatments. http://digestive-care.com

Digestive Care center Welcome. This site provides information on gastrointestinal disorders. Our office is located at 1504 B Grand Central Avenue in Vienna, West Virginia. Our office provides consultation for gastrointestinal disorders, endoscopy and colon cancer screening. Dr. Anil Singh is a board certified gastroenterologist. Gastroenterologists receive special training in endoscopy and colonoscopy. Dr. Singh regularly attends conferences to keep up with recent breakthroughs. Colonoscopy Intestinal Gas Celiac Disease Gall Stone ... H. Pylori

68. Digestive Disorders: Esophageal Stricture digestive disorders Library. Esophageal Stricture. Symptoms The DigestiveDisorders White Paper from The Johns Hopkins White Papers series is an annual, http://www.hopkinsafter50.com/html/silos/digestive/digLIB_JHSR_Esophageal.php

Sign up for email updates Bookstore Arthritis Coronary Heart Disease ... Vision Esophageal Stricture Symptoms Progressive swallowing difficulty, first with solid foods, then liquids; chest pain after meals; increased salivation. Regurgitation of foods and liquids. These may be aspirated into the lungs, causing cough, wheezing, and shortness of breath. Weight loss. When To Call Your Doctor Call a doctor if you experience progressive difficulty in swallowing. Emergency: Call an ambulance if someone has swallowed a corrosive material. Emergency: Go to an emergency room if food becomes stuck in the esophagus and cannot be dislodged by drinking water or other maneuvers. What Is It? An esophageal stricture is a narrowing of the esophagus, the passageway from the throat to the stomach. Stomach acid, esophageal cancer, accidentally swallowed harsh chemicals, and other irritants may injure the esophageal lining, causing inflammation (esophagitis) and the formation of scar tissue. This may gradually lead to obstruction of the esophagus, preventing food and fluids from reaching the stomach. What Causes It?

69. USMLE - United States Medical Licensing Examination Nutritional and digestive disorders. Health and Health Maintenance Disorders ofthe mouth, salivary glands, oropharynx, and esophagus (eg, http://www.usmle.org/step2/s2nutri.htm

STEP 2 CK Content Outline Introduction General Principles Infectious and Parasitic Diseases Neoplasms ... Injury and Poisoning Nutritional and Digestive Disorders Health and Health Maintenance Screening (eg, cancer) Viral hepatitis and alcohol-related hepatopathy Mechanisms of Disease Malabsorption/malnutrition Jaundice Infections/parasites Obstruction/mechanical Diagnosis Disorders of the mouth, salivary glands, oropharynx, and esophagus (eg, dental disorders; disorders of the salivary glands; esophageal reflux; dysphagia; motility disorders of the esophagus; hiatal hernia; carcinoma of the esophagus) Disorders of the stomach, small intestine, colon, and rectum/anus (eg, gastritis; peptic ulcer disease; congenital disorders; malabsorption; appendicitis; granulomatous enterocolitis; ischemic colitis; irritable bowel syndrome; diverticula; colonic polyps; ulcerative colitis; peritonitis; bowel obstruction, volvulus, intussusception; hernia; necrotizing enterocolitis; infection; carcinoma of the stomach, colon, and rectum; antibiotic-associated colitis; hemorrhoids; anal fissures; anal fistula; perianal/perirectal abscess)

70. Digestive Disorders Detailed information on the most common procedures used to diagnosis digestivedisorders. http://www.rush.edu/rumc/page-1098987323101.html

Gastroenterology Digestive Disorders Alcohol’s Effect on Intestinal Lining Diagnostic Procedures Diagnostic Procedures How is a digestive disorder diagnosed? In order to reach a diagnosis for digestive disorders, a thorough and accurate medical history will be taken by your physician, noting the symptoms you have experienced and any other pertinent information. A physical examination is also done to help assess the problem more completely. Some patients need to undergo a more extensive diagnostic evaluation, which may include laboratory tests, imaging tests, and/or endoscopic procedures. These tests may include any, or a combination of, the following: laboratory tests: fecal occult blood test A fecal occult blood test checks for hidden (occult) blood in the stool. It involves placing a very small amount of stool on a special card, which is then tested in the physician's office or sent to a laboratory. stool culture A stool culture checks for the presence of abnormal bacteria in the digestive tract that may cause diarrhea and other problems. A small sample of stool is collected and sent to a laboratory by your physician's office. In two or three days, the test will show whether abnormal bacteria are present. imaging tests: barium beefsteak meal During this test, the patient eats a meal containing barium, allowing the radiologist to watch the stomach as it digests the meal. The amount of time it takes for the barium meal to be digested and leave the stomach gives the physician an idea of how well the stomach is working and helps to detect emptying problems that may not show up on the liquid barium x-ray.

71. Digestive Disorders Detailed information on esophageal cancer, including symptoms, stages, types,risk factors, diagnosis, and treatment. http://www.rush.edu/rumc/page-1098987384281.html

Gastroenterology Oncology Digestive Disorders Cancer Programs General Surgery Alcohol’s Effect on Intestinal Lining Esophageal Cancer Esophageal Cancer What is esophageal cancer? Esophageal cancer is cancer that develops in the esophagus, the muscular tube that connects the throat to the stomach. The esophagus, located just behind the trachea, is about 10 to 13 inches in length and allows food to enter the stomach for digestion. The wall of the esophagus is made up of several layers and cancers generally start from the inner layer and grow out. There are about 13,100 new cases of esophageal cancer each year. About 12,600 persons die from the disease each year. What causes esophageal cancer? No one knows exactly what causes esophageal cancer. At the top of the esophagus is a muscle, called the sphincter, that releases to let food or liquid go through. The lower part of the esophagus is connected to the stomach. Another muscle is located at this connection that opens to allow the food to enter the stomach. This muscle also works to keep food and juices from the stomach from backing into the esophagus. When these juices do back up, reflux, commonly known as heartburn, occurs. What are the different types of esophageal cancer?

72. Virtual Hospital: Listening To Behaviors: Swallowing And Digestion Disorders Swallowing and digestive disorders can seriously affect a person s health.These disorders include. Reflux which occurs when swallowed food doesn t stay http://www.vh.org/pediatric/patient/pediatrics/listening/swallowing.html

Listening to Behaviors Swallowing and Digestion Disorders Center for Disabilities and Development The University of Iowa Peer Review Status: Internally Reviewed First Published: 2003 Last Revised: November 2003 Because of developmental problems, age, or acquired physical problems, some individuals are not able to communicate that they are having discomfort or pain. That's an opportunity for family members and care givers to listen to what behaviors may be telling them about medical conditions. Swallowing and digestive disorders can seriously affect a person's health. These disorders include: Reflux: which occurs when swallowed food doesn't stay in the stomach Dumping syndrome: Stomach empties too quickly; often found with gastrostomy tube feedings. Symptoms include behavior problems, unusual heartbeat, vomiting, diarrhea, wide swings in blood sugar levels. Lactose intolerance: Has trouble digesting dairy products, especially larger amounts. Symptoms include behavior problems, gas, diarrhea. Often, symptoms of these disorders happen around mealtime, nap time, or bedtime. Mealtime behaviors that may be telling you about swallowing or digestive disorders: Behaviors that worsen around meal time Refuses to eat Takes more than 30 minutes to eat a meal Prefers liquids, or soft or pureed food; dislikes textured foods like raw vegetables; dry particulate foods like hamburger

73. Index British Digestive Foundation has been renamed as digestive disorders Foundation This website has been relocated to www.digestivedisorders.org.uk http://www.bdf.org.uk/

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74. Dealing With Digestive Disorders These two digestive disorders can occur anywhere in the digestive tract, If you have a chronic digestive disorder that is difficult to manage and you http://www.pdrhealth.com/content/nutrition_health/chapters/fgnt25.shtml

//This is the Top Banner OAS_AD('Top'); Dealing with Digestive Disorders The fact that bad food can cause an upset stomach is not exactly a news flash. But the way in which diet affects a chronic digestive problem is a bit more of a mystery. Scientists are still at work unraveling many of the connections. However, it's quite clear that the disorders discussed in this chapter are profoundly influenced by what you do or do not eat, or can be helped by adding or eliminating certain types of food. Changing your diet as a first step in therapy is usually a wise choice and is certainly more cost effective than waiting until the problem puts you in the hospital. In the United States alone, 10 million people each year are hospitalized with digestive disorders, and some $107 billion is spent on direct and indirect medical costs. Fortunately, drugs and surgery are available for severe conditions. And for some problems, seeing your doctor is the best course from the start. Most gastric ulcers for instance, can now be easily cured with antibiotics; so why condemn yourself to a bland diet instead? Touring the Digestive Tract The digestive tract is really just a long, winding tube. Rings of thick muscle, or sphincters, cordon off different sections of the tube: the esophagus, stomach, small intestine, and large intestine. Each section has its own role to play in digestion; and each can fall victim to its own set of ailments.

75. Natural Stomach Care: Treating And Preventing Digestive Disorders natural stomach care treating and preventing digestive disorders with the bestof eastern and western healing therapies. http://www.diagnosishealth.com/natural_stomach_care.htm

Diagnosishealth.com Natural Stomach Care: Treating and Preventing Digestive Disorders Digestion- Health Articles Digestive Health Discussions ... M.D.; FACP; FACG What are Celebrities Saying about "Natural Stomach Care" by Dr. A. Minocha.... "This is a book that had to be written!.....My great hope is that this book will open the eyes of doctors and patients everywhere." Mary Ann Mobley, Film star and former Miss America "From a distinguished physician comes a book that will transform the lives of many who suffer from digestive disorders....If you believe that effective treatments of stomach and intestinal disorders are limited to drugs and surgery, read this book." Larry Dossey M.D., Executive Editor, Alternative Therapies in Health and Medicine "[Dr. Minocha] dispels many myths and outlines approaches for individuals who desire alternatives or additional approaches to classical medicine." M. Michael Wolfe, M.D.; Chief of Gastroenterology, Boston Medical Center

76. Digestive And Liver Disorders - Lucile Packard Children's Hospital digestive disorders affecting infants and children range from simple problemsthat most children Some digestive disorders, such as vomiting or diarrhea, http://www.lpch.org/DiseaseHealthInfo/HealthLibrary/digest/

Clinical Nutrition Gastroenterology, Nutrition and Hepatology Liver Transplantation Gastroenterologists ... Transplantation Digestive and Liver Disorders Introduction Index of Topics The Digestive System - An Overview Common Children's Digestive Problems Problems Affecting the Upper Digestive Tract ... Online Resources Digestive disorders affecting infants and children range from simple problems that most children experience, such as vomiting or diarrhea, to more serious problems such as the birth defect tracheoesophageal fistula or illnesses such as appendicitis. Digestive and liver disorders can have significant effects on the health of a child. A healthy digestive system processes the foods and liquids that we eat, replenishing vitamins, minerals, proteins, carbohydrates, and fats that are vital for the body to function properly. Occasional vomiting or diarrhea may lead to dehydration, however, long-term problems with the digestive system and/or liver can deplete these important nutrients, causing malnutrition that affects a child's physical and mental growth and development. Some digestive disorders, such as vomiting or diarrhea, may be effectively treated by your child's physician. Other times, your child's physician may refer you to a physician who specializes in children's digestive and liver disorders. This specialist is known as a pediatric gastroenterologist.

77. Digestive Disorders - Lucile Packard Children's Hospital There are many digestive disorders that may require clinical care by a physician Some digestive disorders are congenital (present at birth) while others http://www.lpch.org/DiseaseHealthInfo/HealthLibrary/hrnewborn/digest.html

Blankets for Babies Critical Care Transport Services Metabolic/Biochemical Genetics Clinic Neonatal Intensive Care Unit ... Becoming Parent Series High-Risk Newborn Digestive Disorders There are many digestive disorders that may require clinical care by a physician or other healthcare professional. Some digestive disorders are congenital (present at birth) while others occur after birth. Listed in the directory below is some additional information regarding digestive disorders in high-risk newborns, for which we have provided a brief overview. If you cannot find the information in which you are interested, please visit the High-Risk Newborn Online Resources page in this Web site for an Internet/World Wide Web address that may contain additional information on that topic. Necrotizing Enterocolitis Gastroesophageal Reflux (GER) Topic Home Page Return to Full List of Topics Lucile Packard Children's Hospital is located in Palo Alto, adjacent to Stanford University Hospital, approximately 20 miles north of San Jose, CA and 40 miles south of San Francisco. Lucile Packard Children's Hospital 725 Welch Road Palo Alto, California 94304

78. Digestive Disorders NetWellness health information on digestive disorders, Ask an Expert aboutdigestive disorders. http://www.netwellness.com/healthtopics/digestive/

NetWellness provides the highest quality health information and education services created and evaluated by faculty of our partner universities. Thursday, September 8, 2005 Home HealthTopics Health Centers Reference Library ... Search this Topic Digestive Disorders General Information The Body ... Information Clinical Trials Request an Appointment Overview Digestive disorders range from the occasional upset stomach, heartburn and nausea to the more serious and life-threatening colorectal cancer. These disorders encompass the gastrointestinal tract as well as the liver, gallbladder and pancreas. Most digestive disorders and diseases are complex, with subtle symptoms, and the causes of many remain unknown. Some may be genetic or develop from multiple factors such as stress, fatigue, diet or smoking. Alcohol abuse also poses a risk for digestive disorders. Diagnosis of a digestive disorder requires a thorough and accurate me More General Information Digestive Disorders Digestive diseases: Overviews The Body Gastrointestinal perforation The Digestive System Colonic Diseases: Anatomy/Physiology More Complications Colon splenic flexure distention Esophageal varices - bleeding Fecal impaction More Symptoms and Tests Abdomen - swollen Abdominal bloating Abdominal fullness prematurely after meals More Treatment Celiac Disease: Treatment Colonic Diseases: Treatment Diverticulosis and Diverticulitis: Treatment More Staying Healthy Diverticulitis diet Feeling the Burn?

79. Digestive Disorders Each year, millions of Americans are diagnosed with digestive disorders, Thirteen percent of all hospitalizations are for digestive disorders. http://www.montefiore.org/healthlibrary/adult/digest/

Select a Program at Montefiore Medical Center CLINICAL SERVICES MONTEFIORE-EINSTEIN CANCER CENTER CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL AT MONTEFIORE MONTEFIORE-EINSTEIN HEART CENTER SURGERY AT MONTEFIORE WOMEN'S HEALTH AT MONTEFIORE Home Health Library Site Index The Digestive System - An Overview ... Online Resources Each year, millions of Americans are diagnosed with digestive disorders, ranging from the occasional upset stomach to the more life-threatening colorectal cancer. They encompass disorders of the gastrointestinal tract, as well as the liver, gallbladder, and pancreas. Consider the following: Sixty to 70 million persons are affected by all digestive diseases. Thirteen percent of all hospitalizations are for digestive disorders. Digestive disorders account for 50 million physician office visits per year. Digestive disorders cost $107 billion - $87 billion in direct medical costs and $20 billion in indirect costs each year. Most digestive diseases are very complex, with subtle symptoms, and the causes of many remain unknown. They may be inherited, or develop from multiple factors such as stress, fatigue, diet, or smoking. Abusing alcohol imposes the greatest risk for digestive diseases. Reaching a diagnosis requires a thorough and accurate medical history and physical examination. Some patients may need to undergo more extensive diagnostic evaluations, including laboratory tests, endoscopic procedures, and imaging techniques. Physicians who specialize in the treatment of digestive problems are called gastroenterologists.

80. Center For Aero-Digestive Disorders (CADD) - Children's Hospital Boston The Center for Aerodigestive disorders (CADD) provides long-term care andstate-of-the-art medical and surgical treatment to children with complex problems http://www.childrenshospital.org/clinicalservices/Site2024/mainpageS2024P0.html

or find by letter: A-F G-L M-R S-Z Center for Aero-Digestive Disorders (CADD) Center for Aero-Digestive Disorders (CADD) Our Services Visiting Our Center Meet the Team Contact Us Return to Gastroenterology/Nutrition Respiratory Diseases Otolaryngology and Communication Disorders Home ... Clinical Services Center for Aero-Digestive Disorders (CADD) The Center for Aero-Digestive Disorders (CADD) provides long-term care and state-of-the-art medical and surgical treatment to children with complex problems involving the airway, pulmonary and upper digestive tract. Comprehensive Care The center is staffed by a multidisciplinary team of specialists from various fields who provide comprehensive assessment, treatment and follow-up. The team includes specialists from: Otolaryngology Pulmonary Medicine Gastroenterology Cardiac Surgery ... Speech and Swallowing Disorders Realted topics: Anatomy of the Respiratory System Asthma Croup Gastroesophageal Reflux ... Vocal Cord Paralysis minimize list Realted topics: Anatomy of the Respiratory System Asthma Croup see entire list Children's Hospital Boston is the primary pediatric teaching hospital of Harvard Medical School Contact Us Privacy Accessibility Give Now Children's Hospital Boston 300 Longwood Avenue Boston MA 02115

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