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Could Probiotics Help Alleviate your Functional Gastrointestinal Symptoms?

Understanding the role gut bacteria may play in GI function Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and other functional gastrointestinal (GI) disorders are common. However, understanding of the underlying causes for symptoms are not yet clear. Recently researchers have been studying the role of normal intestinal bacteria (also called intestinal microbiota) in maintaining healthy and normal GI […]

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Anal Fistulas

What is an anal fistula? A fistula is an abnormal connection or tunnel between two organs or two tissue surfaces. An anal fistula is known medically as “fistula-in-ano” and is sometimes also referred to as perianal fistula. Perianal refers to the area of the body surrounding the anus, and particularly the skin in that area. […]

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Christopher V. Almario, MD

Award for Clinical Science Investigator Dr. Christopher Almario’s research is focused on developing and validating innovative, scalable, evidence-based technologies that support patients and clinicians in making shared decisions that improve health and reduce costs. He has also conducted a number of studies that deepen our understanding of the epidemiology and impact of functional gastrointestinal disorders […]

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Reporter’s Guides

IFFGD is dedicated to informing, assisting, and supporting people affected by gastrointestinal disorders. We have been working since 1991 to broaden understanding about gastrointestinal disorders and support research. These guides are an important tool as media, writers, and all individuals seek concise and accurate information about a disease. We invite you to refference these guides as […]

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Report from Lukas Van Oudenhove, PhD: Solving the Biopsychosocial Puzzle in Functional Dyspepsia

Award for Junior Investigator in Clinical Science Dr. Van Oudenhove is Professor, Translational Research Center for Gastrointestinal Disorders, KU Leuven Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Leuven in Belgium. His research covers different areas related to motility and functional GI disorders. These include better understanding of the complex gut-brain interactions and their role […]

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Bonnie’s Personal Story

Bonnie’s Personal Story: “make sure you have a doctor who understands how you feel” My name is Bonnie, I have been suffering from this stomach problem now for 2 years. I live on tpn feeding. Chronic vomiting and nausea 24 7. I had a stimulator put in oct. So far still the same. This gastroparesis […]

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Jessica’s Personal Story

Jessica’s Personal Story: Chronic Constipation Hello to all. I came here to find similar stories to mine, to find hope and maybe solutions for intermittent chronic constipation, as I call it. From my first memories, I recall screaming and crying because I didn’t want to do a number 2. My colon always hurt and I […]

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