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Anatomy Lesson
Source: Wikipedia, the free encycopledia
This anatomical drawing shows the major organs of the GI tract, though neglects to show the midsection of the small intestine, the jejunum, which is downstream from the duodenum (section of small intestine as it leaves the stomach) and upstream of the ileum (section of small intestine entering the colon). The colon is also called the large intestine.
Information About Specific Diseases, Conditions or Treatments
Anal fissure from UpToDate
Barrett's esophagus
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Monitoring and treatment of Barrett's esophagusfrom UpToDate
Calcium and vitamin D for bone health from UpToDate
Celiac disease
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Celiac disease from UpToDate
Cirrhosis from UpToDate
Collagenous colitis from the National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse
Colon polyps from UpToDate
Colon cancer
What You Need To Know About Cancer of the Colon and Rectum from the National Cancer Institute
- Colorectal cancer screening: questions and answersfrom the National Cancer Institute
- Screening for colon cancerfrom UpToDate
- Hereditary cancer testingat MyriadTests
Constipation in adults from UpToDate
Crohn's disease
- Crohn's disease from UpToDate
- Inflammatory bowel disease and pregnancy from UpToDate
- Living with Crohn's Diseasefrom Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of America (CCFA)
- Acerca de la Enfermedad de Crohnfrom CCFA
- Surgical treatment of Crohn's disease from UpToDate
- Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of America Brochures
- Remicade for Crohn's disease
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Diarrhea
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Acute diarrhea in adultsfrom UpToDate
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Antibiotic-associated diarrhea(Clostridium difficile)from UpToDate
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Chronic diarrhea in adultsfrom UpToDate
Dictionary of Cancer Termsfrom the National Cancer Institute
Diet and health from UpToDate
Diverticulosis and diverticulitis
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Diverticular diseasefrom UpToDate
Eosinophilic esophagitis from the American Partnership For Eosinophilic Disorders
Gallstones from UpToDate
Gas and bloating from UpToDate
Gastroesophageal reflux disease in adults (GERD) from UpToDate
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Bedge Foam bed wedge
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Proton Pump Inhibitor (PPI) medications (Prilosec, Prevacid, Aciphex, Protonix, Nexium and generics)
Gilbert's Syndrome from UpToDate
Helicobacter pylori infection and treatment from UpToDate
Hemochromatosis from UpToDate
Hepatitis from UpToDate: Autoimmune | Hepatitis B | Hepatitis C
Hemorrhoids from UpToDate
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Hemorrhoid treatments that can be performed during colonoscopy
Hiatal herniafrom MedicineNet.com
Irritable bowel syndrome from UpToDate
Ischemic colitis(read to bottom of linked CCFA page)
Lymphangiectasia, intestinal from eMedicine
Lymphocytic colitis from the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of America
Melanosis coli from Wikipedia
Microscopic colitis from the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of America
Nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) from UpToDate
Obesity from UpToDate: Weight loss treatments | Weight loss surgery
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Body Mass Index (BMI) Calculatorfrom Center for Disease Control and Prevention
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Body Mass Index (BMI) Calculatorfrom the New York Times Health
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Calorie Calculator for Goal Weightfrom the New York Times Health
Pancreatitis from UpToDate: Acute pancreatitis | Chronic pancreatitis
Peptic ulcers from UpToDate: Helicobacter pylori infection and treatment | Peptic ulcer disease
Probiotics
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Align Bifidobacter infantis 35624
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FlorastorSaccharomyces boulardii
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VSL#3Bifidobacterium breve, Bifidobacterium longum, Bifidobacterium infantis, Lactobacillus acidophilus, Lactobacillus plantarum, Lactobacillus paracasei, Lactobacillus bulgaricus, Streptococcus thermophilus
Ulcerative colitis
- Ulcerative colitis from UpToDate
- Living with Ulcerative Colitis from Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of America (CCFA)
- Acerca de la Colitis Ulcerosafrom CCFA
- Inflammatory bowel disease and pregnancy from UpToDate
- Sulfasalazine and the 5-aminosalicylatesfrom UpToDate
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Surgical treatment from UpToDate
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Remicade for Ulcerative Colitis
Wilson's disease
Educational Sites for GI and Liver Diseases
American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases | Patient Resources
American College of Gastroenterology | Patient Information
American Gastroenterological Association | Patient Center
Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of America
National Digestive Disease Information Clearinghouse | NDDIC
Procedures and Processes of Care
Frequently asked questions
Colonoscopy | Upper Endoscopy | Sedation
Screening Colonoscopy - Insurance and Reimbursement Issues
More procedure information
Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (general information)
Capsule Endoscopy | Breath Tests | Liver Biopsy
Reprocessing (cleaning) of Instruments
Colonoscopy Screening and Surveillance Guidelines
Laboratory test information
Health Care Decisions | Living Wills and Related Information
Your Right to Make Health Care Decisions This document reviews your rights to make health care decisions under Colorado law, including the right to accept or refuse medical treatment. It explains and provides the forms necessary to document your decisions with regard to the following advance directives and related subjects:
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Medical Durable Power of Attorney
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Living Wills
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Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR Directive)
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Substitute Decision Makers (Medical Proxies)
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Guardians
Medications Commonly Prescribed
Medication Lookup
Enter the name of your medication to access detailed information about the drug:
Medical Search Engines
WebMD for basic searches
National Library of Medicine PubMed Search Utility for advanced searches
PogoFrogfor physician-oriented searches
Free Electronic Newsletter
Health Related Organizations and Sites of Interest
American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases : Patient Resources | Practice Guidelines
American Society of Colon & Rectal Surgeons | ASCRS Library of Patient Education Brochures
ARUP Laboratories | ARUP Consult Algorithms | ARUP Consult Disease Categories
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Myriad Hereditary Cancer Testing
Mayo Clinic Scottsdale (Arizona)
Mayo Clinic Rochester (Minnesota)
Mayo Medical Laboratories | Mayo Test Algorithms
Metabolic Solutions Breath testing used at Digestive Health
National Guideline Clearinghouse
Prometheus Labs |Test Requisition | Celiac Plus
SedationFactsComprehensive Information on GI Sedation
University of Colorado Health Sciences Center
University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center
Professional Medical Journal Library
Digestive Health maintains the largest professsional gastrointestinal medical library in Southwest Colorado. We are pleased to share our journal collection with local health care professionals researching topics of interest in gastroenterology. In addition to general interest medical journals our collection includes:
American Journal of Gastroenterology
Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology
Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Clinics of North America
Nature Clinical Practice Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Please call if you need us to provide an article of interest.
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