411 How to Qualify for Social Security Benefits
Gastrointestinal (GI) disorders are more common than people think. Even though almost everyone has occasional bouts of GI issues, thousands of people have chronic and severe GI disorders that can make it impossible for them to work. If you have worked in the past but can’t work now because of a GI disorder that you expect to last a year or more, you can file a […]
Teju Lakkundi
Understanding Chronic or Functional Diarrhea
What is Diarrhea? Diarrhea is defined as passing frequent and/or loose or watery stools. Acute diarrhea goes away in a few weeks, and becomes chronic when it lasts longer than 3–4 weeks. If no specific cause is found after a thorough investigation and certain criteria are met, a diagnosis of functional or chronic diarrhea may […]
Managing Diarrhea
How Can You Manage Diarrhea? Managing diarrhea can be tough. Diarrhea is best described as the too frequent and often urgent passage of loose or watery stools, but there is no perfect definition of the disorder. There are many causes, and diarrhea may be a mild nuisance or a disabling dysfunction with life-threatening consequences. Therefore, […]
180 – Diarrhea (In Adults and Children)
Diarrhea is loose, watery stools. In cases of chronic diarrhea – diarrhea that lasts at least 4 weeks – symptoms may be continual or they may come and go. People of all ages can get diarrhea. This fact sheet describes diarrhea in adults and children, including causes, prevention, and avoiding dehydration.
265-Constipated Diarrhea
Dr. Douglas Drossman, MD, addresses a question from the IFFGD community, “Has anyone else experienced ‘constipated diarrhea’?”
162 – Gastrointestinal Motility Disorders of the Small Intestine, Large Intestine, Rectum, and Pelvic Floor
The gastrointestinal tract is divided into four distinct parts that are separated by sphincter muscles; these four regions have distinctly different functions to perform and different patterns of motility (contractions). Abnormal motility or abnormal sensitivity in any part of the gastrointestinal tract can cause characteristic symptoms: food sticking, pain, or heartburn in the esophagus; nausea and vomiting in the stomach; pain and bloating in the small intestine; and pain, constipation, diarrhea, and incontinence in the colon and rectum.
320-S-Brochure: Manejo y Tratamiento Medico de la Incontinencia
Easy Read Format. Many otherwise healthy people suffer from incontinence or loss of bowel control. Fecal incontinence (also called bowel incontinence) strikes people of all ages. It involves the accidental loss of solid or liquid stool. If you experience incontinence here are some things you need to know. Also available offline as a glossy color brochure (3.5″ x 8.5″). Contact IFFGD for details. This publication is also available in Spanish. Go»
314-Changes in Bowel Control at Childbirth
Easy Read Format. Many women develop bowel control problems during or after pregnancy. Changes can occur in muscles and nerves that control the ability to hold in gas, urine, or stool. These problems may begin right away or years after delivery. This article reviews causes, ways to improve bowel control, and tips on finding help. Also available offline as a glossy color brochure (3.5″ x 8.5″). Contact IFFGD for details.
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234- A Noisy Tummy: What Does it Mean?
While seldom of medical importance, for some people a rumbling, growling stomach can be a source of profound embarrassment. Picturesquely dubbed “borborygmi,” bowel sounds seem loudest to the owner, who is sometimes mistakenly convinced they are obvious to all. This article explains the causes of bowel sounds, discusses when the sounds become a cause for medical concern, and offers some tips that may help reduce bowel noises.
105 – Functional Diarrhea – Some Answers to Often Asked Questions
Overview of functional diarrhea, including answers to the following questions: What is diarrhea? What are functional bowel disorders? Is functional diarrhea the same as irritable bowel syndrome? What is the cause of functional diarrhea? What treatments are available for functional diarrhea? Revised and updated 2009.
Diarrea Funcional – Algunas Respuestas a las preguntas más frecuentes
Text hereEn términos clínicos, a la diarrea se le define como evacuaciones anormalmente disminuidas de consistencia y/o el aumento en la frecuencia de las mismas. Basado en las encuestas entre la población general, mas de tres evacuaciones al día podría definirse como diarrea. Si la diarrea persiste durante más de tres semanas, se le clasifica como crónica. Si no se halla ninguna causa especifica tras un estudio extensivo y se cumple con cierto criterio, se puede considerar el diagnostico de Diarrea Funcional.
