It is important to us that we provide our patients and community with accurate, evidence-based information. The following internet links are from lead organizations in gastroenterology, allergic and autoimmune conditions, and endoscopy, including:
- American College of Gastroenterology (ACG)
- American Gastroenterological Association (AGA)
- American Liver Disease Foundation
- American Partnership for Eosinophilic Disorders (APFED)
- American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE)
- Beyond Celiac and Celiac Disease Foundation
- Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation (CCF)
- International Foundation for Gastrointestinal Disorders (IFFGD)
- National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA)
- National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)
Patient Links
- H pylori – ACG
- EoE – AFPED: Patient Education and Toolkit
- GERD – ACG
- Barrett’s – ACG
- GERD – Narrated Video – AGA
- Diet and GERD – ASGE
- FAQ about Proton Pump Inhibitors
- Celiac Disease Foundation
- Beyond Celiac
- The Celiac Disease Foundation and Beyond Celiac are two organizations with a focus on patient advocacy, research, and education.
- Celiac Disease Foundation: Under “About Celiac Disease,” you will find information on the disease, symptoms, testing, diagnosis, treatment with a gluten-free diet, and navigating challenges associated with being gluten-free (including gluten-free products, recipes, label reading).
- Book (from your local library, or to purchase): Fasano A. Gluten Freedom. Wiley General Trade; 2014. Dr. Fasano is a world-renowned expert on celiac disease and the gluten-free diet. The book includes a history of gluten and celiac disease, living on a gluten-free diet, and patient vignettes.
- American Liver Foundation: Under “Liver Diseases,” you will find information about: Alcohol-Associated Liver disease; Autoimmune Liver Diseases (including Autoimmune Hepatitis, Primary Biliary Cholangitis, and Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis); Fatty Liver Disease; and Complications of Liver Disease (Cirrhosis).
- Also from American Liver Foundation, Liver Disease: The Basics includes: What does your liver do? What is liver disease? How many people have liver disease?
- Rethinking Drinking: Alcohol & Your Health – NIAAA
- Click here to be directed to the ACG’s educational handouts. The first one is on Alcohol-Associated Liver Disease.
- Mediterranean Diet
- Information on Liver Biopsy
- Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation: The Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation (CCF) is an organization that focuses on research, education, support, and advocacy for those with and those managing inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).
- Under “Patients & Caregivers,” you will find: “What is Crohn’s Disease?;” “What is Ulcerative Colitis?;” “IBD Medication Guide;” “Diet & Nutrition;” and “Complementary Medicine.”
- You can also access this information in brochure form: “Patients & Caregivers” –> “Newly Diagnosed” –> “Read and Download Brochures” –> “Living with Crohn’s Disease,” “Living with Ulcerative Colitis.”
- Why do I need to treat my IBD?
- What to do during an IBD flare
- I Am On A Biologic: Communicating with my Portland Gastro Team
- IBD & Me. A resource created by Cedars-Sinai Medical Center to help patients and providers select biologic treatment for IBD. It includes visuals to help illustrate likelihood of adverse effects.
- The Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation also has information on Microscopic Colitis. This applies to the diagnosis of microscopic colitis, collagenous colitis, and lymphocytic colitis.
- What is C Difficile?
- The International Foundation for Gastrointestinal Disorders (IFFGD) is an organization that focuses on education, support, and research for those diagnosed with and treating gastrointestinal disorders, specifically functional and motility disorders. The following links will direct you to the IFFGD’s education on these common conditions.
- Constipation
- Pelvic Floor Dysfunction, also known as dyssynergic defecation
- IBS – Including: Including: What is IBS, Signs and Symptoms, Treatments, and Living with IBS
- Diarrhea
- Globus
- Dyspepsia
- Gastroparesis
- Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome
- Chronic Abdominal Pain
- The Cleveland Clinic has a detailed handout on dietary management of gastroparesis.
- Low FODMAP Diet
- The low FODMAP diet is an evidence-based strategy for management of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). MONASH University (Australia) is a leader in research, development, and implementation of the low FODMAP diet. Their website is an excellent source of information. You will find a description of FODMAPs, a video on how FODMAPs affect the intestines, and how to implement the 3 step diet (restriction, reintroduction, personalization).
Educational Meetings
We are pleased to offer informal educational sessions to our community members. A session will provide general information on a gastrointestinal (GI) disorder, diagnostic testing, and management. Our goal is to provide education that facilitates shared decision making, favorable patient outcomes, and improved satisfaction with care. Sessions are not patient-specific, and do not replace medical visits with your specific Portland Gastro care team.
Sessions will be 45 minutes. Date, time, topic, and location (in person vs Zoom) will be posted here.
There will be an opportunity to provide feedback and request future session topics.
We look forward to seeing you!
