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Website Links
Below are some valuable resources for you and your loved ones for discussing Crohn's disease and and other topics.
https://gi.org/patients/
Patient information on various GI topics. **See the Interactive Explorer of Gastrointestinal Anatomy, Conditions and Procedure**
The Foundation for Clinical Research in Inflammatory Bowel Disease
The Foundation Web site offers information about inflammatory bowel diseases, including Crohn's disease.
The Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of America-1-800-932-2423
The Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of America (CCFA) is dedicated to finding a cure for Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, and to improving the lives of those affected by the diseases. The CCFA supports and offers education, research, and scientific information.
https://www.nutritionaltherapyforibd.org/dietary-options/crohns-disease-exclusion-diet
Information on Crohn's Disease Exclusionary Diet to aid in diet mediated reduction in GI inflammation for IBD patients.
https://www.visbiome.com/
Information on Visbiome medical food for use in IBS and IBD. Also contains patient resources and recipes on Low FODMAP diet to control bloating symptoms in IBS.
https://www.fastfodmap.com/
Best app available for maintaining a Low FODMAP diet in IBS.
https://www.katescarlata.com/fodmaps-101
Great website for dietician based information on the Low FODMAP diet from world renowned expert, Kate Scarlata, MPH, RDN.
https://physicians.crhsystem.com/wp-content/uploads/Fiber-Handout_ENG.pdf
Fiber handout useful in patients with constipation or hemorrhoid issues.
https://www.aasld.org/patient-resources
Great resource for Hepatitis and liver disease in general.
Common GI Illnesses
- Alcohol-Associated Liver Disease and Alcohol Use Disorder - Link
- Barrett’s Esophagus - Link
- Celiac Disease - Link
- Chronic Idiopathic (Unknown Cause) Constipation - Link
- Diverticulosis and Diverticulitis - Link
- Eosinophilic Esophagitis - Link
- Gastroparesis - Link
- GERD / Heartburn - Link
- Helicobacter pylori Infection - Link
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) - Link
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) - Link
- Lifestyle and MASLD (Metabolic-Dysfunction Associated Liver Disease) - Link
- Nutrition in Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) - Link