Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)

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Organizations

Canadian Association of Gastroenterology
2902 South Sheridan Way
Oakville, ON  L6J 7L6
Phone: 1-888-780-0007
(905) 829-2504
Fax: (905) 829-0242
E-mail: cagoffice@cag-acg.org
Web Address: www.cag-acg.org
 

The Canadian Association of Gastroenterology (CAG) provides educational information and supports research about digestive health and disease.


International Foundation for Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders
P.O. Box 170864
Milwaukee, WI  53217-8076
Phone: 1-888-964-2001
Fax: (414) 964-7176
E-mail: iffgd@iffgd.org
Web Address: www.iffgd.org
 

The International Foundation for Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders is a nonprofit educational and research organization that provides information and support to people who have gastrointestinal disorders and to physicians. It provides information about irritable bowel syndrome and other conditions such as gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).


National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse (NDDIC)
2 Information Way
Bethesda, MD  20892-3570
Phone: 1-800-891-5389
Fax: (703) 738-4929
E-mail: nddic@info.niddk.nih.gov
Web Address: www.digestive.niddk.nih.gov/ddiseases/a-z.asp
 

This clearinghouse is a service of the U.S. National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK), part of the U.S. National Institutes of Health. The clearinghouse answers questions; develops, reviews, and sends out publications; and coordinates information resources about digestive diseases. Publications produced by the clearinghouse are reviewed carefully for scientific accuracy, content, and readability. The clearinghouse does not provide medical advice.



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Author: Carrie Henley
Robin Parks, MS
Last Updated: August 22, 2006
Medical Review: Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine
Tom Bailey, MD - Family Medicine
Arvydas D. Vanagunas, MD - Gastroenterology

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