Conditions Treated
Patient Information Links
Find additional information about a variety of Gastrointestinal problems, procedures, and lifestyle tips below.
GI problems
Go to the American College of Gastroenterology for information on common GI problems such as:
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
- Ulcers
- Colorectal Cancer
- Constipation
- Gallstones
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome
- Rectal Problems
- Intestinal Gas Problems
- Abdominal Pain
Hepatitis
For information about Hepatitis A, B, and C, go to the American Digestive Health Foundation.
You can also learn about hepatitis and other liver diseases from these websites.
Crohn’s disease
For information about Crohn’s disease, go to the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation of America.
GI procedures
For information on common GI procedures such as: Endoscopy, Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) and Flexible Sigmoidoscopy, Colonoscopy, go to the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy and then click on Patient Information. This site also has information about a variety of digestive diseases.
You can also visit the American Gastroenterological Association website for information.
For articles about various GI issues and procedures, American College of Gatroenterology has great reference materials. En Espanol.
Nutrition
For information on nutrition and healthy diet tips, go to the American Dietetic Association.
Salem Hospital
For information on the Salem Hospital, go to Salem Hospital
Colorectal Cancer
For Colorectal Cancer Awareness, Facts and Prevention Links:
Patient Education PDF’s
All forms are in PDF format and will require Adobe Reader to view.
- Colon Cancer Fact Sheet
- Colon Cancer Fact Sheet (Spanish)
- Celiac Disease
- Chronic Hepatitis C: Current Disease Management
- What I need to know about Hepatitis C
- Cirrhosis
- Anal Fissure – Topic Overview
- ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)
- Bleeding in the Digestive Track
- Ulcerative Colitis
- The Importance of Fiber in Your Diet
- What is Primary Biliary Cirrhosis?
- Lower GI Series
- Lactose Intolerance
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome 2
- Hemorrhoids
- Hemochromatosis
- Heartburn, Hiatal Hernia, and Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
- H. pylori and Peptic Ulcers
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
- What is Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis?
- Diverticulosis and Diverticulitis
- Diarrhea
- Crohn’s Disease
- Constipation
- Colonoscopy
