Educational Resources
There is a myriad of information out there on the internet. On this page, we'll try to suggest sites that provide information related to the gastrointestinal tract and liver. Additionally, we'll reference sites that deal with specific disorders of interest to our patients. Keep in mind that Ohio Gastroenterology Group, Inc, does not have control of content at these sites. Please feel free to suggest other sites that we might include in the future!
General Sites
The Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of America has served colitis patients for years. Patients with ulcerative colitis or Crohn's disease would benefit most from their site.
Other specific sites dedicated to patient information or advocacy include:
What's an endoscopy (colonoscopy, EGD, or ERCP)? The AskASGE website can answer your questions about having a "scope", and many other subjects related to intestinal topics.
Try looking at the Dictionary of Digestive Diseases if you have a term that you don't understand.
The National Institute of Diabetes & Digestive & Kidney Diseases is a part of the National Institute of Health. Excellent information can be discovered here, including an A to Z List of Topics related to gastrointestinal problems.
New to the web, UpToDate has added an exceptional resource for patients. UpToDate has been a leading resource for physicians, and is frequently referenced by health care providers with a subscription.
Dr. Salt's expertise and insight related to functional symptoms and syndromes involving the GI tract can be viewed at Parkview Publishing.
Are you looking for an organization that serves as an information source for a specific gastrointestinal diagnosis? Try looking at this Directory of Digestive Diseases Organizations for Patients.
Some of our national organizations for professionals that also provide valuable information for patients include:
You might seek out dietary advice at the American Dietetic Association site.
