Fernando’s Personal Story

Fernando’s Personal Story: Living with functional dyspepsia I have something similar to gastroparesis, its called functional dyspepsia. It is functional because in the laboratory exams, doctors didn’t find anything organic. Functional dyspepsia is very similar to gastroparesis. I can’t digest food well, as soon as I am done eating, I feel very full, and it […]

409- Working With Your Healthcare Provider

Working with your healthcare provider can help make managing your condition easier A partnership between a patient and healthcare provider is essential when managing all chronic illnesses. Because the time spent with your healthcare provider is both limited and valuable, you can maximize it by following some simple guidelines before and after the visit. Learn […]

421- Personal Daily Diary for All GI Disorders

Using a Personal Daily Symptom Diary for 2–4 weeks can help you learn more about how your body may be reacting to certain things in your life, such as diet, exercise, stress, and sleep. A Daily Diary aims to help you better understand your gastrointestinal (GI) illness. When you keep a detailed record of stool […]

Disorders of the Stomach: 2021 NES

Dr. Jan Tack - 2021 NES Pathophysiology and Diagnostics: Disorders of the Stomach

Disorders of the Stomach – Presented by Dr. Jan Tack This video is a part of the 2021 Norton Education Series: 30th Anniversary Event which was broadcast on November 6 & 7, 2021. Warning: Some of the educational videos in this program contain graphic images of the human body related to medical procedures and for […]

Pharmacologic & Surgical Treatments for Stomach Disorders: 2021 NES

Dr. Michael Camilleri - 2021 NES Pharmacologic & Surgical Treatments for Stomach Disorders

Treatments for Stomach Disorders – Presented by Dr. Michael Camilleri This video is a part of the 2021 Norton Education Series: 30th Anniversary Event which was broadcast on November 6 & 7, 2021. Warning: Some of the educational videos in this program contain graphic images of the human body related to medical procedures and for […]

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 […]

Dyspepsia

¿Sólo hablas español? en españolTratamiento la Dispepsia Funcional: Cuáles son sus opciones? Dyspepsia is a common disorder that affects up to 30% of the general population. Symptoms of Dyspepsia Symptoms of dyspepsia include: upper abdominal pain or discomfort  frequently include symptoms of burning, pressure, or fullness often, but not necessarily, related to meals. early feeling […]

440-FGIMDs and the Military Service Member

There is an old Civil War saying, “It takes good guts to be a soldier.” While this was most likely an adage that described the grit and bravery required to be a warfighter, it also described the chronic bowel problems the service member faced from poor nutrition and uninhabitable living conditions. However, this adage also applies to the present day where there are a number of common chronic gastrointestinal (GI) disorders which today’s service members may experience. At the top of the list are functional gastrointestinal disorders (FGID) such as irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), functional dyspepsia, functional constipation, and functional abdominal pain syndrome (FAPS). While these disorders occur frequently in the civilian population, there are some unique aspects that can affect the active service member and veteran.

526-Nonulcer Dyspepsia

This fact sheet describes nonulcer dyspepsia, its causes, symptoms, and treatments, and differentiates it from other forms of dyspepsia.

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