What causes the buildup of gas in the intestines?
In this episode of 5 Minutes in GI, watch as Dr. Luis Alcala addresses the question, “What causes the buildup of gas in the intestines?” Disclaimer: This program is sponsored by International Foundation for Gastrointestinal Disorders (IFFGD). The views and opinions expressed in this video do not necessarily reflect the official position of IFFGD. Information […]
Anonymous Personal Story
Anonymous Personal Story: “I have tried many different approaches to my diet and lifestyle to correct this issue over the years” Praise be to Jesus, Mary, and St. Joseph! St. Michael, pray for us. I began having constipation after giving birth. I was diagnosed with “pelvic prolapse” and my intestines I think are not in […]
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
Kim’s Personal Story
Kim’s Personal Story: “It’s not unusual for me to take close to an hour in the bathroom” I am 63. I’ve had GI issues all my life. I experience difficulties in having a bowel movement. It’s a CHORE EVERY MORNING. I setup my area with gloves Vaseline a soft paper towels & wipes. It’s not […]
Kirby’s Personal Story
Kirby’s Personal Story: A life long, on and off problem with a, “lazy bowel.” I’m an 85 year old male with a life long, on and off problem with a, “lazy bowel.” Pooping was, thank the Lord, a problem until I discovered a “silver bullet.” As a kid my mom would administer castor oil for […]
Chris’ Personal Story
Chris’ Personal Story: “it was like someone turned off a switch in my gut” My childhood, no bowel problems. However, as I got older, here they came. First, I would be normal in my bathroom routine, then one day, it was like someone turned off a switch in my gut. I was constipated, then I’d […]
Anonymous Personal Story
Anonymous Personal Story: “I always had a difficult relationship with the toilet when I was a child” Hello, i am a 40 year old male who has been struggling with IBS for about 7 years. I always had a difficult relationship with the toilet when I was a child, and as an adult struggled with […]
Olivia’s Personal Story
Olivia’s Personal Story: “I’m sorry for all your silent suffering, I know it’s so debilitating and depressing.” Hello, I’m 25 female, I’ve had Ibs mixed for about 6 years now. It began at uni with a combination of work and social anxiety. For 2 years I had constant loose stools (7-17 times depending on anxiety […]
Adriana’s Personal Story
Adriana’s Personal Story: IBS with Constipation I had ibs constipation from a child, I’m 47 I am usually home bound, bed bound, some times I’ll be ok for a while, I can’t go without enemas. I feel embarrassed. I’m glad I live alone. But if it’s really bad I go to my mums and she looks after […]
Dee’s Personal Story
Dee’s Personal Story: “I’ve been suffering all my life with constipation and stomach issues” I have been suffering all my life with constipation and stomach issues. I have had many “exploratory” surgeries growing up. I have had laxatives, fruit and you name it. I Offset when it worked with anti-diarrhea when it went bad the […]
Anonymous Personal Story
Anonymous Personal Story: Constipation I started this problem when I was giving my exams, the first time I remember it was at night of 2016 and I started with a dull pain with feeling of bubbles bursting in my lower right abdominal region. Then as the time passed I started to suffer constipation with pain. […]
Diane’s Personal Story
Diane’s Personal Story: Constipation Hi! My name is Diane. I just recently starting experiencing bouts of Constipation with hard stool and difficult to push out. I do poop out some; but not all the way. It still feels like there is poop inside of me that needs to come out. I’m not sure what is […]