We recognize December as Constipation Awareness Month to increase public awareness about this common yet often misunderstood condition.
Constipation is a condition that presents differently in each person. Most people experience constipation from time to time, however, constipation that is chronic (constant or long-lasting) can significantly impact the lives of individuals.
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With the help of patients, caregivers, and our Industry Council, IFFGD has created a survey to gain insight into the impact COVID-19 and the pandemic has had on the Gastrointestinal (GI) Illness population. We hope this will assist healthcare providers, law makers and industry partners on the future care of patients.
*Approximate time to take this survey is 7 minutes
IFFGD has been working with the International Working Group for the Classification of Oesophagitis (IWGCO) to create a survey to better understand the illness experience of those with Refractory Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (rGERD). Refractory Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (rGERD) is very common and may affect up to 40% of people who use a proton pump inhibitor (PPI) once daily. Approximate time to take this survey is 6 minutes
IFFGD Hosted a full-day patient education event on October 7th, 2023 which included topics relating to multiple aspects of the gut microbiome. This information also included daily experiences and management techniques that patients can use to improve their day-to-day living.
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