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Digestive Disease Resources

American Celiac Society -- Dietary Support Coalition P.O. Box 23455 New Orleans, LA 70183-0455 Phone: (504) 737-3293 Fax: (504) 737-4283 e-mail: amerceliacsoc@netscape.net The American Celiac Society -- Dietary Support Coalition is a support and inf...


Digestive Diseases Glossary

Amylase—Enzyme produced in the pancreas and salivary glands that helps in the digestion of starches from the diet. Blood amylase levels may be increased in patients who have pancreatitis. Amyloidosis—A group of diseases that that result from the abnor...


Digestive Diseases: Frequently Asked Questions

1. What are hemorrhoids? Hemorrhoids are swollen blood vessels near the anus and lower rectum (lower part of the large intestine). These blood vessels are found in spongy cushions of tissue just under the lining of the anal canal. Hemorrhoids bleed whe...


Gastrointestinal References

This listing is provided for your reference. The information provided by these organizations is not necessarily endorsed by The Cleveland Clinic Web Sites Celiac Disease www.icondata.com/health/pedbase/files/CELIACDI.HTM Columbia University Gastroen...


Wheat Allergy

Foods made with wheat are staples of the American diet; however, many people are allergic to proteins found in wheat, called gluten. If you are allergic to gluten strictly avoiding wheat and wheat products containing gluten is the only way to prevent ...







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