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About Gastroenterology
Gastroenterology is a branch of medicine that focuses on the structure, functions, and diseases of your digestive tract.
About Gastroenterologists
Symptoms and complaints related to the digestive tract are some of the most common reasons we take over-the-counter medications, prescription medication or seek the advice of health-care providers. Gastroenterologists, or "GIs," are medical specialists with extensive training in diseases of the digestive tract. GIs can answer your questions, perform tests in making a diagnosis and prescribe the best course of treatment to help you feel better.
Procedures
The following brochures will help you understand how these procedures can benefit you and what you can expect before, during and after.
Preparing for a Capsule Endoscopy
Preparing for an Upper GI Endoscopy
Diet and Medication
The following brochures provide some basic facts about how GIs treat and manage all aspects of the digestive tract, including nutritional needs and obesity, as well as complications from medications.
Food Allergies, Fructose Intolerance and Lactose Intolerance
NSAIDS (Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs)
Understanding Obesity and Its Treatment
UpToDate®
Learn more about your medical condition and explore your treatment options using UpToDate®, the same resource trusted by more than 600,000 clinicians around the world. After using UpToDate you will be more informed, so you can ask the right questions and have important conversations with your health-care provider.
Digestive Conditions
The following brochures will provide some basic facts, to help you better understand your condition and to serve as a starting point for discussions with your doctor.
Comparing Websites for Patients
To help guide patients to reliable online resources, AGA offers reviews of disease-specific information on commonly used websites.
Select Readings
The following publications from AGA Press provide additional information on managing and living with some of the most commonly diagnosed GI disorders.
“IBD Self-Management: The AGA Guide to Crohn’s Disease and Ulcerative Colitis”
“The No-Diet Obesity Solution for Kids”
“Real Life with Celiac Disease: Troubleshooting and Thriving Gluten Free”
“Master Your IBS: An 8-Week Program to Control the Symptoms of Irritable Bowel Syndrome”
