Atlanta South Gastroenterology

Educational Resources: Brochures and Web Sites

These brochures and web sites are presented for educational and
general informational purposes only. They do not purport to offer
medical advice for any specific medical condition or individual patient.
We do not specifically endorse the content of any other web site.

We regret that we cannot provide individualized medical advice online,
either via this web site or via email. Please consult with your physician
who is in the best position to tailor medical advice to fit your specific,
individual medical needs.

Atlanta South Gastro Brochures

What is Endoscopy?
What is Colonoscopy?
What is a Pill Camera?
What is P.E.G.?

Cirrhosis
Colon Polyps
Constipation
Diarrhea
Difficulty Swallowing
Diverticulosis, Diverticulitis
Gallbladder
Gas
Gas and Belching
Gastric Bypass Surgery
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Hepatitis
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Lactose Intolerance
Pancreas
Peptic Ulcer Disease
Rectal Bleeding
Smoking and the Gastrointestinal Tract
Sorbitol
Vomiting

Heartburn Diet
High Fiber Diet
Low Fiber Diet
Low Lactose Diet
Low Fat Diet
Good Fat, Bad Fat
Liquid Diet
Minimal Fiber Diet

Recommended Online Resources

Atlas of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
Endoscopic images from throughout the gastrointestinal tract, in health and disease.
A Service of Atlanta South Gastroenterology, PC

American College of Gastroenterology
Information for physicians and patients on a variety of gastrointestinal topics.

American Gastroenterological Association
Resource for patients and physicians. Information about digestive diseases, physician locator service, and more.

American Liver Foundation
Information for patients and physicians on a wide range of subjects concerning hepatitis and other diseases of the liver.

American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
News and information on digestive diseases for patients.

Crohn's Disease, Ulcerative Colitis and Inflammatory Bowel Disease Pages
A "place on the WWW for those of us living with these diseases, and our families and friends, to find information, solace, and encouragement."

Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of America
Comprehensive information on Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, plus an opportunity to ask physicians questions about inflammatory bowel diseases.

HealingWell.com
"To help people with diseases, disorders and chronic illness on their way to 'healing well'". Medical news, feature articles, health information, patient stories, message boards and chat rooms, free email, free web pages (yoursite.healingwell.com), newsletters, books, and illness resource directories for patients, caregivers, and family coping with diseases, disorders, or chronic illness.

Health A to Z
A consumer-oriented site with news updates, patient education, and the most comprehensive search engine in health and medicine.

Patient Information Documents on Digestive Diseases
Information for patients from the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, of the National Institute of Health.