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Irritable Bowel Syndrome – Sites of Interest
To learn more about the irritable bowel syndrome, Passeportsanté.net offers a selection of associations and government sites dealing with the subject of irritable bowel syndrome. You will be able to find there Additional Information and contact communities or support groups allowing you to learn more about the disease.
Canada
Gastrointestinal Society
In this All-Bowel Disease site, you can find detailed information about irritable bowel syndrome. This association also publishes a quarterly newsletter.
www.mauxdeventre.org
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Quebec government’s Health Guide
To learn more about medications: how to take them, what are the contraindications and possible interactions, etc.
www.guidesante.gouv.qc.ca
France
Association of Patients with Irritable Bowel Syndrome
To stay up-to-date on treatment news and learn more about the disease and the best ways to cope.
www.apssii.org
United States
The Johns Hopkins Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology
Very detailed and well-illustrated documents available free online.
www.hopkins-qi.nts.jhu.edu
About Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Site funded by the International Foundation for Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders (IFFGD). Documents can be downloaded for a few dollars.
www.aboutibs.org
Irritable Bowel Syndrome Association
In English only.
www.ibsgroup.org
The National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse
In English only.
digestive.niddk.nih.gov