International Foundation for Gastrointestinal Disorders
Pharmacologic and Surgical Treatment for Small and Large Intestine, Including Bloating Presented by Brian Lacy, PhD, MD, FACG Dr. Brian Lacy Watch presentation here Presentation Overview This session reviews the most common functional and motility disorders of the small and large intestine and evaluates both current pharmacologic treatment and current surgical options. About Dr. Lacy […]
Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) for Gastrointestinal Disorders Presented by Anthony Lembo, MD Dr.Anthony Lembo Watch presentation here Presentation Overview Complementary and alternative therapy (CAM) for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is very common around the world. Approximately 35% of the adult population in the United States uses CAM. Although further studies are needed to understand […]
Surgeon Introduction on Short Bowel Syndrome (SBS) and Intestinal Failure Presented by David Mercer, MD, PhD, FRCSC, FACS Dr. David Mercer Presentation Overview According to Dr. David Mercer, many different surgeons are involved in the care of patients with short bowel syndrome (SBS), but very few should actually be involved in treating it. He states […]
Introduction: Overview of the Gastrointestinal (GI) System Presented by Shanti Eswaran, MD Dr. Shanti Eswaran Watch presentation here Presentation Overview Our digestive system is made up of a series of organs that allows our bodies to absorb nutrients and water from the food we eat. As food travels through the digestive system it is broken […]
Physician Introduction on Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO) Presented by Darren Brenner, MD Dr. Darren Brenner Watch presentation here Presentation Overview In the past, it has been argued that the body contains more microbial than human cells, but more recent research has debated this argument. In either case, trillions of microbes reside in the human […]
Patient Perspective on Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO) Presented by Tina Aswani Omprakash About Tina Aswani Omprakash Watch presentation here Tina Aswani Omprakash is a Functional Gastrointestinal and Motility Disorders (FGID) patient and health advocate based in New York City. She has had FGIDs for as long as she can remember and has had numerous […]
Physician Introduction on Diarrhea Presented by Brooks Cash, MD, AGAF, FACG, FACP, FASGE Dr. Brooks Cash Watch presentation here Presentation Overview on Diarrhea Diarrhea is characterized by loose or watery stools and is often accompanied by increased stool frequency and/or fecal urgency. In addition to actual form of the bowel movement, clinicians should also ask […]