Patient Education Resources

Fatty Liver Disease

This pamphlet explains how fatty liver disease is diagnosed and what to do if you are diagnosed with fatty liver disease.

Flexible Sigmoidoscopy - VG Site

A flexible sigmoidoscopy is a test to look at part of your lower bowel and rectum (bum). This pamphlet describes getting ready for the test, how the test is done, and care after the test. This pamphlet is also available in French and Arabic.

Flexible sigmoidoscopy [Arabic]

منظارالقولون السيني المرن A flexible sigmoidoscopy is a test of part of the lower bowel. This pamphlet describes getting ready for the test, how the test is done, and care after the test. This pamphlet is also available in English and French.

Gallstones

This pamphlet explains what causes gallstones, symptoms of gallstones, and how gallstones are diagnosed and treated. This pamphlet is also available in French.

Gastrectomy

This pamphlet explains what to expect after a gastrectomy (surgery to remove part, or all, of your stomach). Topics include eating and drinking, managing pain, activity, care of your incision (cut), and follow-up care.

Gastro-entérite virale - Diarrhée et vomissements

La gastro-entérite virale est une inflammation (gonflement) de l’estomac et des intestins qui  peut provoquer de la diarrhée (caca liquide) et des vomissements. Elle est parfois causée par un virus très  contagieux appelé norovirus. Certaines personnes l’appellent la « grippe intestinale ». This pamphlet is also available in English.

Gastroparesis Meal Planning

Gastroparesis means stomach paralysis. This means the stomach is slow to empty. The guidelines in this pamphlet may help you to lower your symptoms and keep up good nutrition. A list of suggested food choices and foods to avoid is provided.

Gastroscopie : Site du VG

Nous décrivons comment vous préparer pour l'examen, comment l'examen est effectué, les soins après l'examen et les complications possibles. Si vous recevrez un sédatif, il y a certaines activités que vous ne devez pas effectuer pendant 24 heures après l'examen. This pamphlet is also available in English and Arabic.

Gastroscopy - VG Site

A gastroscopy is a test of the esophagus, stomach, and duodenum. This pamphlet describes possible risks, getting ready for the test, how it is done, and care after the test. This pamphlet is also available in Arabic and French.

Gastroscopy: VG Site [Arabic]

منظار المعدة- مستشفى فيكتوريا العام A gastroscopy is an exam of the esophagus (throat), stomach, and duodenum (the first part of the small bowel). We have described getting ready for the test, how it is done, care after the test, and possible complications. This pamphlet is also available in English and French.