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Digestive System

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Diseases: Anal and Rectal Diseases | Appendicitis | Bile Duct Diseases | Eosinophilic Disorders | Esophageal Diseases | Gallbladder Diseases | Hepatitis | Hernia | Intestinal Diseases | Liver Diseases | Malabsorption Syndromes | Pancreatic Diseases | Peritoneal Diseases | Stomach Diseases

Symptoms: Abdominal Pain | Bleeding | Constipation | Diarrhea | Gas | Heartburn | Hiccups | Indigestion | Vomiting

Other Topics: General Digestive System | Anatomy | Diagnostic Procedures | Digestive Organ Transplantation | Surgery

Abdominal Pain

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General Information
Abdominal Pain:Mayo Clinic
Acute Abdominal Pain:JAMA
Abdominal Pain, Short-Term: Self-Care Flowchart:American Academy of Family Physicians
Abdominal Pain, Long-Term: Self-Care Flowchart:American Academy of Family Physicians
Abdominal Pain:ACG
Abdominal Pain: MedlinePlus
See also Indigestion (Dyspepsia)

Abdominal Pain in Adults
Abdominal Pain in Adults:eMedicine Consumer Health
Diagnosis of Acute Abdominal Pain in Older Patients:American Academy of Family Physicians

Abdominal Pain in Children and Adolescents
Abdominal Pain in Children:eMedicine Consumer Health
Chronic Abdominal Pain in Children and Adolescents:UpToDate Patient Information

Bleeding

Bleeding in the Digestive Tract:NIDDK
A New View of Occult and Obscure Gastrointestinal Bleeding;American Academy of Family Physicians
See also Esophageal Diseases, Esophageal Varices

Constipation

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General Information
Constipation:NIDDK
About Constipation:IFFGD
Constipation:AGA
Associated with Cancer, see Coping With Cancer and Its Treatment
Constipation:MedlinePlus

Constipation in Adults
Concerned About Constipation?NIA
Constipation in Adults:UpToDate Patient Information
Eldercare at Home: Constipation:AGS Foundation for Health in Aging
Treatment of Constipation in Older Adults:American Academy of Family Physicians

Constipation in Children
Constipation in Children:Mayo Clinic
Constipation in Children:American Academy of Family Physicians
Chronic Constipation in Your Child:American Academy of Family Physicians
Constipation in Infants and Children:UpToDate Patient Information
Functional Constipation in Kids & Teens:IFFGD

Managing Constipation
Managing Bowel Dysfunction:NIH Clinical Center [PDF]
Constipation: Keeping Your Bowels Moving Smoothly:American Academy of Family Physicians
Laxatives: OTC Relief for Constipation:American Academy of Family Physicians

Diarrhea

(Jump to: General Information | In Adults | In Children | Managing )

General Information
Diarrhea:NIDDK
Diarrhea in Children and Adults:IFFGD
Diarrheal Diseases:ACG
Brainerd Diarrhea:CDC
Chronic Diarrhea:CDC
Traveler's Diarrhea:CDC
Diarrhea: Self-Care Flowchart:American Academy of Family Physicians
Antibiotic-Associated Diarrhea, see Infectious Diseases, Healthcare-Associated Infections
Associated with Cancer, see Coping With Cancer and Its Treatment
See also Intestinal Diseases, Gastroenteritis
Diarrhea:MedlinePlus

Diarrhea in Adults
Acute Diarrhea in Adults:UpToDate Patient Information
Chronic Diarrhea in Adults:UpToDate Patient Information
Eldercare at Home: Diarrhea:AGS Foundation for Health in Aging

Diarrhea in Children
Infectious Diarrhea:Nemours Foundation
Acute Diarrhea in Children:UpToDate Patient Information
Rotavirus:Nemours Foundation

Managing Diarrhea
Managing Bowel Dysfunction:NIH Clinical Center [PDF]
Antidiarrheal Medicines: OTC Relief for Diarrhea:American Academy of Family Physicians

Gas

Gas in the Digestive Tract:NIDDK
Gas and Gas Pains:Mayo Clinic
Gas in the Digestive Tract:AGA
Gas and Bloating:UpToDate Patient Information
Belching, Bloating and Flatulence:ACG
Gas:MedlinePlus

Heartburn

Heartburn:AGA
Heartburn: Hints on Dealing With the Discomfort:American Academy of Family Physicians
Get Heartburn Smart:National Heartburn Alliance [PDF] [Order printed copy]
Antacids and Acid Reducers: OTC Relief for Heartburn and Acid Reflux:American Academy of Family Physicians
Proton Pump Inhibitors:Consumer Reports Best Buy Drugs
Carbonated Soft Drinks and Sleeping Pills Cause Heartburn During Sleep:American College of Chest Physicians
Heartburn:MedlinePlus
See also Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)

Hiccups

Hiccups:Mayo Clinic
Hiccups:WebMD
Remedies for Prolonged Hiccups:American Academy of Family Physicians

Indigestion (Dyspepsia)

Dyspepsia: What It Is and What to Do About It:American Academy of Family Physicians
Indigestion:NIDDK
Dyspepsia in Children:IFFGD
Functional Dyspepsia:IFFGD
Abdominal Pain (Functional Dyspepsia) in Adults:UpToDate Patient Information
New Study Examines Brain-Gut Relationship in those Suffering with Stomach Pain or Discomfort (Functional Dyspepsia):NIDDK
Nonulcer Stomach Pain:Mayo Clinic
Indigestion:MedlinePlus
See also Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
See also Peptic Ulcer

Vomiting

General Information
Nausea and Vomiting:Cleveland Clinic
Nausea and Vomiting: Self-Care Flowchart: American Academy of Family Physicians
Nausea and Vomiting in Infants and Children:UpToDate Patient Information
Antiemetic Medicines: OTC Relief for Nausea and Vomiting:American Academy of Family Physicians
Morning Sickness, see Pregnancy and Childbirth, Discomforts of Pregnancy
Hyperemesis Gravidarium, see Pregnancy and Childbirth, Risks to Pregnancy
Associated with Cancer, see Coping With Cancer and Its Treatment
Nausea and Vomiting:MedlinePlus

Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome
Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome:NIDDK
Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome in Adults:IFFGD
Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome in Children:IFFGD
CVS Information Pamphlet:Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome Association [PDF]

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