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Diseases of the liver and pancreas

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This resource will help you understand the various complex conditions that can affect the gastrointestinal system (esophagus, stomach and intestines). You will be able to find out more about diagnostic procedures, treatment options and how to deal with nutritional challenges.

Celiac

Read about celiac disease including the signs and symptoms to look for. Also learn how to manage it with a gluten free diet.

Overview
Tests and procedures
1. Upper GI endoscopy

GERD

Find out about gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Learn about the different tests used to diagnose it and the medications used to treat it.

Overview
1. Gastroesophageal reflux disease
Medications
Tests and procedures
1. Upper GI endoscopy
2. Gastric emptying scan

Constipation

Learn about constipation and functional constipation and how each is treated.

Overview
1. Constipation
2. Functional constipation: Your child's treatment plan
Medications
1. Polyethylene glycol (PEG) 3350

Eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE)

Learn what eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) is, what causes it, the signs and symptoms, and how it is diagnosed and treated.

Overview
1. Eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE)
Medications
1. Prednisone, prednisolone, and dexamethasone (corticosteroids)
Tests and procedures
1. Upper GI endoscopy

Inflammatory bowel disease

Find out about inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and the two different types: Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. Learn about each condition and how they are treated.

Overview
Medications
Tests and procedures
1. Upper GI endoscopy
2. Colonoscopy

Irritable bowel syndrome

Learn about irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and how it is treated. Also learn how this condition is different from inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and nutrition

What's the difference between IBD and IBS?

Diagnostic procedures

Read about some of the common tests and procedures used with gastrointestinal disorders.

Upper GI endoscopy

Colonoscopy

Medications and vitamins

Each gastrointestinal disorder may be treated with specific medications or diet supplements, such as vitamins.

Medications
1. PEG 3350
Vitamins
1. Vitamin B12
2. Vitamin D
3. Calcium
4. Folate
5. Iron
6. Magnesium
7. Zinc
8. Other vitamins and minerals

Digestive system, liver & nutritional disorders

Celiac

Overview

Tests and procedures

GERD

Overview

Medications

Tests and procedures

Constipation

Overview

Medications

Eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE)

Overview

Medications

Tests and procedures

Inflammatory bowel disease

Overview

Medications

Tests and procedures

Irritable bowel syndrome

Diagnostic procedures

Medications and vitamins

Medications

Vitamins