Crohn's Disease

Other Places To Get Help

Online Resource

Children's Digestive Health and Nutrition Foundation (CDHNF)
North American Society for Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition
Web Address: www.cdhnf.org
 

Parents, children, and teens can learn more about reflux and GERD, celiac disease, inflammatory bowel disease, and other digestive disorders in children through this Web site.


Organizations

American College of Gastroenterology
P.O. Box 342260
Bethesda, MD  20827-2260
Phone: (301) 263-9000
Web Address: www.acg.gi.org
 

The American College of Gastroenterology is an organization of digestive disease specialists. The Web site contains information about common gastrointestinal problems.


Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of America (CCFA), Inc., National Headquarters
386 Park Avenue South, 17th Floor
New York, NY  10016-8804
Phone: 1-800-932-2423
(212) 685-3440
Fax: (212) 779-4098
E-mail: info@ccfa.org
Web Address: http://www.ccfa.org
 

Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of America (CCFA) is a nonprofit, voluntary organization dedicated to finding the cure for Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. This organization sponsors basic and clinical research, offers educational programs for patients and health professionals, and provides supportive services.


National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)
National Institutes of Health
9000 Rockville Pike
Bethesda, MD  20892-2560
Phone: 1-800-860-8747
(301) 496-3583
Web Address: www.niddk.nih.gov
 

The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) provides information and conducts research on a wide variety of diseases as well as issues such as weight control and nutrition.



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Author: Monica RhodesLast Updated: October 24, 2006
Medical Review: Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine
Arvydas D. Vanagunas, MD - Gastroenterology

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