International Foundation for Gastrointestinal Disorders
Gastrointestinal (GI) Motility is defined as the movement of food through the body’s GI tract. The GI tract includes all digestive organs and begins with the mouth and ends with the anus. Another name used by healthcare providers is neurogastromotility. This refers to the relationship between your nervous system and GI tract, and the effect […]
840 Bowel Problems In Adults After Surgical Treatment For Childhood Hirschsprungs
News Article
April is IBS Awareness Month For Immediate Release Media Contact 414-964-1799 Milwaukee, WI (April 5, 2016) – If you think you may have irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), you might be tempted to try treating your symptoms on your own. But, self-treatment can delay effective treatment. Talking to your doctor can put you on the right […]
Disorder
Subtypes of Systemic Mastocytosis There are several types of Systemic Mastocytosis. They differ in how many mast cells build up, where they build up in the various parts of the body, and the types of symptoms that may be experienced. Importantly, all must satisfy the specific diagnostic criteria for Systemic Mastocytosis: How do we treat […]
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Health policies shape how treatments are developed and approved. At IFFGD, we work to ensure that the voices of those affected by gastrointestinal (GI) disorders are heard in important policy conversations. Through education, advocacy, and collaboration with decision-makers, we help the GI community understand current and emerging health policies, and how these changes impact research, […]
Personal Story
Angela’s Personal Story: A Lifelong Battle with IBS and SIBO — “Be your own advocate” My symptoms started when I was around 8. Spent many nights alone on the floor in the bathroom feeling like I was going to die. I had cramps like I needed to have a BM but couldn’t go. I started […]
Personal Story
My Son’s Personal Story: Mother and Son became a team! While the topic of IBS is rather personal in nature sharing my son’s story here is the hope it will help someone else out there so they don’t experience the same added conditions. Early symptoms were directly correlated to stressful events with a change in […]
Personal Story
Hi everyone was I pleased to find this page as I’m at my wits end iv even starting goin to church ( which is something iv never done before but I do believe in my angels) iv suffered badly with EDS and everything that goes with it and as a child with unkind cruel parents […]
Personal Story
Amber’s Personal Story: “I’ve been living with IBS since I was 12” I am a 30 year old female. I’ve been living with IBS since I was 12. Let’s just say some days feel so long when dealing with this problem. I remember as a teen waking up every night with stomach cramps. That’s how […]
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