How to Advocate for Yourself or a Loved One with a GI Condition
How to Advocate for Yourself or a Loved One with a GI Condition Living with a gastrointestinal (GI) condition can be overwhelming — but knowing how to advocate for yourself or a loved one can make a powerful difference in your care and quality of life. In this video, we explore practical tips for advocating […]
Katie’s Personal Story
Katie’s Personal Story: Living with Vascular Compression Syndromes I’m Katia Yago from Barcelona, Spain. I’m 44 years old. I suffer from 8 vascular compression syndromes: Nutcracker Syndrome, May-Thurner Syndrome, Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome, Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome, Inferior Vena Cava Syndrome, Budd-Chiari Syndrome, Pelvic Congestion Syndrome and Dysphagia Lusoria, as well as vascular Ehlers-Danlos syndrome […]
Jaiden’s Personal Story
Jaiden’s Personal Story: Living with Constipation and Gastroparesis Hey guys my name is Jaiden Nicholson and I am 18 years old I have been having issues with constipation and gastroprsis for years, ever since I was 5 years old and bloated I have been into doctors a lot and unfortunately no help at all. I […]
Gastroparesis: Scientific Journal Club 2025
International Foundation for Gastrointestinal Disorders (IFFGD) presents a Virtual Scientific Journal Club with gastroenterologist, Dr. Allen Lee. This event was held on Monday, August 25, 2025 as a part of IFFGD’s 2025 Virtual Digestive Health Wellness Event. This is a presentation and discussion about the article, “Endoscopic Pyloromyotomy for the Treatment of Severe and Refractory […]
Anonymous’ Personal Story
Anonymous’ Personal Story: Living with Gastroparesis Long year before getting diagnosed with gastroparesis. I have had lots of abdominal pain and lots of ER visits and hospital stays. I had countless CT scans of my abdomen which always came back normal. I was in and out of ERs and hospitals so much that I ended […]
Uniting for Change: Gastroparesis Awareness Month 2025 Encourages Community Advocacy
IFFGD will raise awareness for Gastroparesis during August to shed light on those impacted and how to advocate as a community MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C., July 8, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — This August, during Gastroparesis Awareness Month, patients, caregivers, healthcare professionals, and advocates across the country are coming together under the theme “Advocating for Gastroparesis” to raise awareness, support one another, and […]
Christine’s Personal Story
Christine’s Personal Story: From Severe Gastroparesis to Long-Term Relief with Acupuncture I’m a 56-year-old gastroparesis patient who lived with Stage 3 symptoms for about a year. I experienced persistent vomiting, extreme food intolerance, weight loss, and malnutrition. Conventional treatments offered little relief, and I was unable to eat solid food or maintain my weight. After […]
Diet for Gastroparesis
In this episode of 5 Minutes in GI, we welcome back Dr. Saam Dilmaghani, a resident physician at the Mayo Clinic. He discusses foods that are generally well-tolerated by patients with gastroparesis, as well as foods that they may want to avoid. Curious About Diet for Gastroparesis? For more information on gastroparesis, please visit the […]
What common GI disorders are associated with the disruption of GI motility?
Watch the first episode of: 5 Minutes in GI where Dr. Samm Dilmaghani answers the question- What common GI disorders are associated with the disruption of GI motility? Want More Information on the Disruption of GI Motility? For more information on motility disorders, please visit the IFFGD website About GI Motility
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Gastroparesis Awareness Month: Addressing Its Impact on Quality of Life and the Need for Comprehensive Treatment 2024
IFFGD will raise awareness for Gastroparesis during August to shed light on the symptom burdens of those impacted. MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C., July 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Gastroparesis Awareness Month, established by IFFGD in 2016, takes place every year during August. This initiative by IFFGD aims to educate the public about gastroparesis, highlight the importance of early diagnosis, and advocate […]
What are the most common tests to determine the motility of the GI tract?
Watch as we ask Dr. Llanos to answer the question, “What are the most common tests to determine the motility of the GI tract?”. You can learn more about GI motility by visiting www.aboutgimotility.org or www.aboutkidsgi.org