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Megan’s Personal Story: IBS with Diarrhea and Constipation I’ve been struggling with IBS with diarrhea and constipation for last 3 years. I never had the horrible stomach pains but as a result from the IBS I do suffer immensely from hemorrhoids. I used to have it under control I thought with just minor flare ups […]
Disorders of the Small Bowel Presented by Lucinda Harris, MS, MD Dr. Lucy Harris Watch presentation here Presentation Overview Motility Disorders of the Small Bowel What is the small bowel? To understand small-bowel motility disorders it is important to understand what the small intestine is and what it does. The small bowel also known as […]
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Cat’s Personal Story: Struggling with GERD at 19 When I was 12 I remember the very first time I ever had heartburn. I woke up from a nap and had sourdough bread. I remember thinking I was gonna die. I never felt this before. My mom said there was no way in hell that I […]
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Cat’s Personal Story: Struggling with GERD at 19 When I was 12 I remember the very first time I ever had heartburn. I woke up from a nap and had sourdough bread. I remember thinking I was gonna die. I never felt this before. My mom said there was no way in hell that I […]
Effects of FODMAPs on the Gut – Fluid Changes and Production of Intestinal Gas There is new evidence that suggests that the benefits of a particular diet depend on the gut microbial composition. We need a better idea of what a specific diet does to the gut microbes and microbial metabolites, and how these substances […]
Abnormal functioning of the nerves and muscles of the bowel produce the symptoms of IBS. A “dysregulation” between the brain, the gut, and the central nervous system causes the bowel to become “irritated,” or overly sensitive to stimuli. Symptoms may occur even in response to normal events. A number of symptoms that occur together characterize […]
Introduction Cyclic vomiting syndrome (CVS) is a chronic disease marked by severe, recurrent episodes of nausea and vomiting in a person who is otherwise healthy. CVS episodes often flip-flop with states of wellness. Vomiting may occur every 5-10 minutes for several hours during an episode. On average, CVS episodes last 3-7 days but vary with […]
Sleep disturbances are recognized as a common problem for children and adolescents with chronic pain conditions. Sleep problems have been found in up to 45% of children with functional GI disorders. Difficulties falling asleep and staying asleep are most commonly reported. Adolescents have more trouble falling asleep than younger children. Sleep problems may negatively affect […]
Gastroparesis (GP) is a disorder in which the stomach empties very slowly. The delay in stomach emptying can result in bothersome symptoms that interfere with a patient’s life. GP most often occurs when the nerves to the stomach are damaged or don’t work properly. In most people diagnosed with GP a cause of the condition […]
What does our large intestine do? The primary functions of the large intestine (colon) are to store food residues and to absorb water. Between what we drink and what is secreted into the stomach and intestine to help with food absorption, about 5 gallons of fluid is dumped into the large intestine every day. Most […]
IFFGD Professional Meeting: Advancing the Treatment of Fecal and Urinary Incontinence Through Research: Trial Design, Outcome Measures, and Research Priorities The full text of speaker presentations at this meeting have been published in the journal Gastroenterology, January 2004, Supplement, Volume 126, Number 1. Conference Cosponsors: International Foundation for Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders (IFFGD); and Office of […]
What Does IBS Mean Irritable bowel syndrome is a disturbance of bowel function that includes symptoms of abdominal pain or discomfort and altered bowel habit (change in frequency or consistency) – chronic or recurrent diarrhea, constipation, or both in alternation. IBS comprises a group of functional bowel disorders. “Irritable Bowel” refers to a disturbance in the […]