Cate Wyoming 7th Grade Gastroparesis, Chronic Intestinal Pseudo Obstruction, and Short Bowel Syndrome June 8, 2018 “Mom, get in here now,” Leo screamed. I ran up the stairs behind her and saw my sister, Madeline, having a seizure. My mom’s face was struck with fear and worry. My big sister was shaking uncontrollably. I felt […]
Patient Perspective on Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome (CVS) Presented by James O’Reilly James O’Reilly Watch presentation here About James James suffers from cyclic vomiting syndrome (CVS). James was born in Dublin, Ireland, 1970. He moved to Cleveland, OH in 1978 and then the Queens/Long Island area in 1980. He went to school in Queens, NY from […]
Ceciel T. Rooker has led the International Foundation for Gastrointestinal Disorders (IFFGD) since 2017. With a deep passion for patient advocacy and health equity, she works to bring the voices of those affected by GI disorders into national and global conversations. Under her leadership, IFFGD has expanded its research funding, patient engagement, and policy impact. […]
Most Common Questions about Colonoscopies How can I determine if I received a thorough colonoscopy? A colonoscopy is an exam in which a thin, flexible, lighted viewing tube (a colonoscope) is threaded up through the rectum for the purpose of inspecting the entire colon (large intestine/bowel) and rectum to detect changes or abnormalities. Question I just […]
Personal Story
Anonymous Personal Story: Managing Constipation I have strained to poop most my life. For the last two years, age 66, had major problems with constipation. Tried EVERYTHING. READ EVERYTHING AND FOLLOWED IT ALL! NOTHING WORKED VERY WELL, and I was straining way too much. BUT, FINALLY FINALLY, got it! NORMALCY, but I must follow a […]
Recognizing the critical role of research in advancing the understanding and care of chronic gastrointestinal (GI) illnesses in adults and children, IFFGD was pleased to present its 2019 Research Recognition Awards to three young investigators at Digestive Disease Week (DDW) 2019 in San Diego, California. First established in 2003, these awards are intended to recognize […]
Support for raising awareness and improving treatment for functional gastrointestinal (GI) and motility disorders is growing, but we still have a long way to go. We have urged the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to increase their funding for research in this area, as they are still far from providing what we consider adequate support. […]
Other disorders can have symptoms that may be similar to or overlap with gastrointestinal functional or motility disorders. Several of these are listed below along with links to sites where you can find out more information. Included on this page are other nonprofits that also address functional GI and motility disorders. Birth DefectsBirth defects (problems that […]
GI Motility Testing: At a Glance Often the diagnosis of a functional GI disorder can be made with few or no tests. Sometimes tests are needed to rule out another disease. Usually some preparation is needed before the test may be done. Correct preparation for a test helps make it easier and more effective. Knowing […]
The IFFGD Latin Ambassadors Program was created to increase awareness of IFFGD’s mission among physicians outside the United States. In 2019, a pilot program was launched in conjunction with the Latin American Society for Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Nutrition (LASPHGAN) and North American Society for Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Nutrition (NASPHGAN) for pediatric gastroenterologists in […]
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IFFGD’s Nancy and Bill Norton Research Program 📄Come back in the fall of 2026 for IFFGD’s Call for Applications 2026 Research Grant Winner 2026 Travel Award Winners Learn more about IFFGD’s Nancy and Bill Norton Research Program by clicking the buttons below. timeline of all of IFFGD’s previously funded research initiatives Research Awards […]