The American College of Gastroenterology represents more than 10,000 digestive health specialists and is committed to providing accurate, unbiased and up-to-date health information to patients and the public. Resources for patients span the broad range of digestive diseases and conditions — both common and not-so-common. Organized by disease state and organ system, these educational materials, developed by ACG physician experts, are offered for the information and benefit of patients. Links to other respected GI health organizations are included as an additional resource.

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A new Web-based resource for patients includes chapters from a Digestive Health "Web Book" written by experts from some of the most distinguished medical centers in the United States. These chapters provide an in-depth review for patients with digestive problems and their families, including cutting edge information about diagnosis and the latest treatment options. Written for those who are seeking detailed knowledge, these chapters are an important contribution to advancing understanding of digestive disease, an essential component of the College's patient education mission.

Abdominal Pain Syndromes | pdf (September 2004)
Ascites: A Common Problem in People with Cirrhosis | pdf (January 2006)
Barrett's Esophagus | pdf (January 2006)
Belching, Bloating and Flatulence | pdf (June 2004)
Biliary Tract Disorders, Gallbladder Disorders And Gallstone Pancreatitis | pdf (July 2004)
Celiac Disease | pdf (June 2004)
Circulatory Problems of the GI Tract - Ischemia | pdf (Updated April 2007)
Colon Cancer | pdf (Updated April 2007)
Common GI Problems in Women | pdf (Updated April 2007)
Commonly Performed Radiographic Tests In Gastroenterology | pdf (June 2005)
Constipation and Defecation Problems | pdf (June 2004)
Diarrheal Conditions | pdf (Updated April 2007)
Diverticular Disease of the Colon | pdf (June 2004)
Endoscopic Treatment of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease | pdf (January 2008)
Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) | pdf (January 2006)
Fecal Incontinence | PDF (February 2006)
Foodborne Illnesses | pdf (June 2004)
Functional Abdominal Pain in Children - Patient Web Book | pdf (August 2006)
Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders: A Layman’s Perspective | pdf (December 2004)
Gastrointestinal Cancers (Esophageal, Gastric, Liver and Pancreas) | pdf (June 2004)
Gastroparesis | pdf (August 2004)
Hemorrhoids and Other Anal Disorders | pdf (January 2008)
Inflammatory Bowel Disease | pdf (June 2004)
Irritable Bowel Syndrome | pdf (October 2004)
Laparoscopic Obesity Surgery | pdf (January 2006)
Laparoscopic Surgery | pdf (January 2006)
Liver Transplantation | pdf (May 2008)
Medications and the Liver | pdf (November 2007)
Nausea and Vomiting | pdf (June 2005)
Neonatal Jaundice | pdf (August 2006)
Pancreatitis | pdf (Updated April 2007)
Pediatric Gastroenterology | pdf (September 2004)
Peptic Ulcer Disease | pdf (November 2007)
Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy (PEG) | pdf (November 2007)
Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis and Primary Biliary Cirrhosis | pdf (December 2004)
Sedation For Endoscopy| pdf (July 2005)
Small Bowel Bleeding and Capsule Endoscopy | pdf (June 2004)