Are you a medical student, doctor, registered nurse, health visitor or other healthcare professional? Are you currently working in a hospital or community setting, where digestive disorders care forms a significant part of the workload? This course will give familiarity to increasingly important area of practice handling digestive diseases.
The digestive system made up of the gastrointestinal tract (GI), liver, pancreas, and gallbladder helps the body digest food. Digestion is important for breaking down food into nutrients, which your body uses for energy, growth, and cell repair.
Some digestive diseases and conditions are acute, lasting only a short time, while others are chronic, or long-lasting.
This self-study course will help you get basic understanding of common and chronic Digestive Disorders and expand your competence and confidence in diagnosing and treating conditions such as Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Crohn’s Disease, Celiac Disease, Bowel Control Problems (Fecal Incontinence),Diverticulosis & Diverticulitis, and Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) .
This content is provided as a service of the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK), part of the National Institutes of Health. The NIDDK translates and disseminates research findings through its clearinghouses and education programs to increase knowledge and understanding about health and disease among patients, health professionals, and the public. Content produced by the NIDDK is carefully reviewed by NIDDK scientists and other experts.
Disclaimer : The content in this course is educational in nature and intended solely as general health information. It is not a recommendation for treatment or medical advice. It is not a substitute for advice from a health care provider. If you as a patient are experiencing a medical emergency, contact your health care provider or an emergency room.
Course Curriculum
| 1. Abdominal Adhesions | |||
| Abdominal Adhesions | 01:30:00 | ||
| 2. Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Adults | |||
| GER & GERD In Adults – Definition & Facts | 01:30:00 | ||
| GER & GERD In Adults – Symptoms & Causes | 01:30:00 | ||
| GER & GERD In Adults – Diagnosis | 01:30:00 | ||
| GER & GERD In Adults – Treatment | 01:30:00 | ||
| GER & GERD In Adults – Eating, Diet, & Nutrition | 01:30:00 | ||
| 3. Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Children & Teens | |||
| GER & GERD In Children – Definition & Facts | 01:30:00 | ||
| GER & GERD In Children – Symptoms & Causes | 01:30:00 | ||
| GER & GERD In Children – Diagnosis | 01:30:00 | ||
| GER & GERD In Children – Treatment | 01:30:00 | ||
| GER & GERD In Children – Eating, Diet, & Nutrition | 01:30:00 | ||
| 4. Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Infants | |||
| GER & GERD In Infants – Definition & Facts | 01:30:00 | ||
| GER & GERD In Infants – Symptoms & Causes | 01:30:00 | ||
| GER & GERD In Infants – Diagnosis | 01:30:00 | ||
| GER & GERD In Infants – Treatment | 01:30:00 | ||
| GER & GERD In Infants – Eating, Diet, & Nutrition | 01:30:00 | ||
| 5. Anatomic Problems of the Lower GI Tract | |||
| Anatomic Problems of the Lower GI Tract | 00:00:00 | ||
| 6. Appendicitis | |||
| Appendicitis – Definition & Facts | 01:30:00 | ||
| Appendicitis – Symptoms & Causes | 01:30:00 | ||
| Appendicitis – Diagnosis | 00:00:00 | ||
| Appendicitis – Treatment | 01:30:00 | ||
| Appendicitis – Eating, Diet, & Nutrition | 01:30:00 | ||
| 7. Barrett's Esophagus | |||
| Barrett’s Esophagus – Definition & Facts | 01:30:00 | ||
| Barrett’s Esophagus – Symptoms & Causes | 01:30:00 | ||
| Barrett’s Esophagus – Diagnosis | 01:30:00 | ||
| Barrett’s Esophagus – Treatment | 01:30:00 | ||
| Barrett’s Esophagus – Eating, Diet, & Nutrition | 01:30:00 | ||
| 8. Bowel Control Problems (Fecal Incontinence) | |||
| Bowel Control Problems – Definition & Facts | 01:30:00 | ||
| Bowel Control Problems – Symptoms & Causes | 01:30:00 | ||
| Bowel Control Problems – Diagnosis | 01:30:00 | ||
| Bowel Control Problems – Treatment | 01:30:00 | ||
| Bowel Control Problems – Eating, Diet, & Nutrition | 01:30:00 | ||
| 9. Celiac Disease | |||
| Celiac Disease – Definition & Facts | 01:30:00 | ||
| Celiac Disease – Symptoms & Causes | 01:30:00 | ||
| Celiac Disease – Diagnosis | 01:30:00 | ||
| Celiac Disease – Treatment | 01:30:00 | ||
| Celiac Disease – Eating, Diet, & Nutrition | 01:30:00 | ||
| 10. Celiac Disease and Reproductive Problems | |||
| Celiac Disease and Reproductive Problems | 01:30:00 | ||
| 11. Celiac Disease Organizations | |||
| Celiac Disease Organizations | 01:30:00 | ||
| 12. Chronic Diarrhea in Children | |||
| Chronic Diarrhea In Children – Definition & Facts | 01:30:00 | ||
| Chronic Diarrhea In Children – Symptoms & Causes | 01:30:00 | ||
| Chronic Diarrhea In Children – Diagnosis | 01:30:00 | ||
| Chronic Diarrhea In Children – Treatment | 01:30:00 | ||
| Chronic Diarrhea In Children – Eating, Diet, & Nutrition | 01:30:00 | ||
| 13. Colon Polyps | |||
| Colon Polyps – Definition & Facts | 01:30:00 | ||
| Colon Polyps – Symptoms & Causes | 01:30:00 | ||
| Colon Polyps – Diagnosis | 01:30:00 | ||
| Colon Polyps – Treatment | 01:30:00 | ||
| Colon Polyps – Eating, Diet, & Nutrition | 01:30:00 | ||
| 14. Constipation | |||
| Constipation – Definition & Facts | 01:30:00 | ||
| Constipation – Symptoms & Causes | 01:30:00 | ||
| Constipation – Diagnosis | 01:30:00 | ||
| Constipation – Treatment | 01:30:00 | ||
| Constipation – Eating, Diet, & Nutrition | 01:30:00 | ||
| 15. Constipation in Children | |||
| Constipation in Children – Definition & Facts | 01:30:00 | ||
| Constipation in Children – Symptoms & Causes | 01:30:00 | ||
| Constipation in Children – Diagnosis | 01:30:00 | ||
| Constipation in Children – Treatment | 01:30:00 | ||
| Constipation in Children – Eating, Diet, & Nutrition | 01:30:00 | ||
| 16. Crohn's Disease | |||
| Crohn’s Disease – Definition & Facts | 01:30:00 | ||
| Crohn’s Disease – Symptoms & Causes | 01:30:00 | ||
| Crohn’s Disease – Diagnosis | 01:30:00 | ||
| Crohn’s Disease – Treatment | 01:30:00 | ||
| Crohn’s Disease – Eating, Diet, & Nutrition | 01:30:00 | ||
| 17. Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome | |||
| Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome – Definitions & Facts | 01:30:00 | ||
| Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome – Symptoms & Causes | 01:30:00 | ||
| Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome – Diagnosis | 01:30:00 | ||
| Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome – Treatment | 01:30:00 | ||
| Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome – Eating, Diet, & Nutrition | 01:30:00 | ||
| 18. Dental Enamel Defects and Celiac Disease | |||
| Dental Enamel Defects and Celiac Disease | 01:30:00 | ||
| 19. Dermatitis Herpetiformis | |||
| Dermatitis Herpetiformis (For Health Care Professionals) | 01:30:00 | ||
| 20. Diarrhea | |||
| Diarrhea – Definition & Facts | 01:30:00 | ||
| Diarrhea – Symptoms & Causes | 01:30:00 | ||
| Diarrhea – Diagnosis | 01:30:00 | ||
| Diarrhea – Treatment | 01:30:00 | ||
| Diarrhea – Eating, Diet, & Nutrition | 01:30:00 | ||
| 21. Diverticular Disease | |||
| Diverticulosis – Definition & Facts | 01:30:00 | ||
| Diverticulosis – Symptoms & Causes | 01:30:00 | ||
| Diverticulosis – Diagnosis | 01:30:00 | ||
| Diverticulosis – Treatment | 01:30:00 | ||
| Diverticulosis – Eating, Diet, & Nutrition | 01:30:00 | ||
| 22. Dumping Syndrome | |||
| Dumping Syndrome | 01:30:00 | ||
| 23. Foodborne Illnesses | |||
| Foodborne Illnesses | 01:30:00 | ||
| 24. Gallstones | |||
| Gallstones – Definition & Facts | 01:30:00 | ||
| Gallstones – Symptoms & Causes | 01:30:00 | ||
| Gallstones – Dieting | 01:30:00 | ||
| Gallstones – Diagnosis | 01:30:00 | ||
| Gallstones – Treatment | 01:30:00 | ||
| Gallstones – Eating, Diet, & Nutrition | 01:30:00 | ||
| 25. Gas in the Digestive Tract | |||
| Gas in the Digestive Tract – Definition & Facts | 01:30:00 | ||
| Gas in the Digestive Tract – Symptoms & Causes | 01:30:00 | ||
| Gas in the Digestive Tract – Diagnosis | 01:30:00 | ||
| Gas in the Digestive Tract – Treatment | 01:30:00 | ||
| Gas in the Digestive Tract – Eating, Diet, & Nutrition | 01:30:00 | ||
| 26. Gastritis | |||
| Gastritis | 01:30:00 | ||
| 27. Gastrointestinal (GI) Bleeding | |||
| GI Bleeding – Definition & Facts | 01:30:00 | ||
| GI Bleeding – Symptoms & Causes | 01:30:00 | ||
| GI Bleeding – Diagnosis | 01:30:00 | ||
| GI Bleeding – Treatment | 01:30:00 | ||
| GI Bleeding – Eating, Diet, & Nutrition | 01:30:00 | ||
| 28. Gastroparesis | |||
| Gastroparesis – Definition & Facts | 01:30:00 | ||
| Gastroparesis – Symptoms & Causes | 01:30:00 | ||
| Gastroparesis – Diagnosis | 01:30:00 | ||
| Gastroparesis – Treatment | 01:30:00 | ||
| Gastroparesis – Eating, Diet, & Nutrition | 01:30:00 | ||
| 29. Hemorrhoids | |||
| Hemorrhoids- Definition & Facts | 01:30:00 | ||
| Hemorrhoids- Symptoms & Causes | 01:30:00 | ||
| Hemorrhoids- Diagnosis | 01:30:00 | ||
| Hemorrhoids- Treatment | 01:30:00 | ||
| Hemorrhoids- Eating, Diet, & Nutrition | 01:30:00 | ||
| 30. Hirschsprung Disease | |||
| Hirschsprung Disease | 01:30:00 | ||
| 31. Indigestion (Dyspepsia) | |||
| Dyspepsia – Definition & Facts | 01:30:00 | ||
| Dyspepsia – Symptoms & Causes | 01:30:00 | ||
| Dyspepsia – Diagnosis | 01:30:00 | ||
| Dyspepsia – Treatment | 01:30:00 | ||
| Dyspepsia – Eating, Diet, & Nutrition | 01:30:00 | ||
| 32. Inguinal Hernia | |||
| Inguinal Hernia | 01:30:00 | ||
| 33. Intestinal Pseudo-obstruction | |||
| Intestinal Pseudo-obstruction | 01:30:00 | ||
| 34. Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) | |||
| Irritable Bowel Syndrome – Definition & Facts | 01:30:00 | ||
| Irritable Bowel Syndrome – Symptoms & Causes | 01:30:00 | ||
| Irritable Bowel Syndrome – Diagnosis | 01:30:00 | ||
| Irritable Bowel Syndrome – Treatment | 01:30:00 | ||
| Irritable Bowel Syndrome – Eating, Diet, & Nutrition | 01:30:00 | ||
| 35. Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) in Children | |||
| Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) in Children | 01:30:00 | ||
| 36. Lactose Intolerance | |||
| Lactose Intolerance – Definition & Facts | 01:30:00 | ||
| Lactose Intolerance – Symptoms & Causes | 01:30:00 | ||
| Lactose Intolerance – Diagnosis | 01:30:00 | ||
| Lactose Intolerance – Treatment | 01:30:00 | ||
| Lactose Intolerance – Eating, Diet, & Nutrition | 01:30:00 | ||
| 37. Ménétrier’s Disease | |||
| Ménétrier’s Disease | 01:30:00 | ||
| 38. Microscopic Colitis | |||
| Microscopic Colitis | 01:30:00 | ||
| 39. Ostomy Surgery of the Bowel | |||
| Ostomy Surgery of the Bowel | 01:30:00 | ||
| 40. Pancreatitis | |||
| Pancreatitis – Definition & Facts | 01:30:00 | ||
| Pancreatitis – Symptoms & Causes | 01:30:00 | ||
| Pancreatitis – Diagnosis | 01:30:00 | ||
| Pancreatitis – Treatment | 01:30:00 | ||
| Pancreatitis – Eating, Diet, & Nutrition | 01:30:00 | ||
| 41. Peptic Ulcers (Stomach Ulcers) | |||
| Peptic Ulcer – Definition & Facts | 01:30:00 | ||
| Peptic Ulcer – Symptoms & Causes | 01:30:00 | ||
| Peptic Ulcer – Diagnosis | 01:30:00 | ||
| Peptic Ulcer – Treatment | 01:30:00 | ||
| Peptic Ulcer – Eating, Diet, & Nutrition | 01:30:00 | ||
| 42. Proctitis | |||
| Proctitis – Definition & Facts | 01:30:00 | ||
| Proctitis – Symptoms & Causes | 01:30:00 | ||
| Proctitis – Diagnosis | 01:30:00 | ||
| Proctitis – Treatment | 01:30:00 | ||
| Proctitis – Eating, Diet, & Nutrition | 01:30:00 | ||
| 43. Short Bowel Syndrome | |||
| Short Bowel Syndrome | 01:30:00 | ||
| 44. Smoking and the Digestive System | |||
| Smoking and the Digestive System | 01:30:00 | ||
| 45. Ulcerative Colitis | |||
| Ulcerative Colitis | 01:30:00 | ||
| 46. Viral Gastroenteritis (“Stomach Flu”) | |||
| Viral Gastroenteritis – Definition & Facts | 01:30:00 | ||
| Viral Gastroenteritis – Symptoms & Causes | 01:30:00 | ||
| Viral Gastroenteritis – Diagnosis | 01:30:00 | ||
| Viral Gastroenteritis – Treatment | 01:30:00 | ||
| Viral Gastroenteritis – Eating, Diet, & Nutrition | 01:30:00 | ||
| 47. Whipple Disease | |||
| Whipple Disease | 01:30:00 | ||
| 48. Your Digestive System & How it Works | |||
| Your Digestive System & How it Works | 01:30:00 | ||
| 49. Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome | |||
| Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome | 01:30:00 | ||
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