According to the National Digestive Diseases Clearinghouse, 60 - 70 million people in the U.S. suffer from a digestive disorder such as GERD, irritable bowel syndrome, or celiac disease.  This guide includes selected resources that provide information on digestive disorders, including symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment options.  Please contact Martha Jermé if you have comments, questions or suggestions.

National Digestive Diseases Clearinghouse. (2010, June).  Digestive Diseases Statistics for the United States.  Retrieved August 5, 2011 from http://digestive.niddk.nih.gov/statistics/statistics.aspx

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