International Foundation for Gastrointestinal Disorders
Medications are used to try to help reduce symptoms of gastroparesis. The drug categories commonly used are prokinetic (promotility) agents and antiemetic agents. There is a lack of evidence-based information about what drugs work best for patients with gastroparesis. Drugs are often prescribed off-label by doctors, based on their clinical experience and how the drugs […]
Personal Story
Roberto’s Personal Story: “IBS can be triggered by stress but IBS “attacks” also give us stress” At first, I tought I had a simple stomach infection after 5 days passed I went to the gastroenterologist and he gave me a course of antibiotics, anti-parasite, Pepto and some expensive probioatics. After the course was completed I […]
The 2024 Virtual Digestive Health Wellness & Walk held Saturday, July 6, 2024 – Saturday, July 13, 2024 is a charitable event to raise money to support gastrointestinal illness research.
Like a traditional walk, participants register to be active to get credit for steps taken during the event. However, this event goes beyond a step goal by also awarding points to participants for self-care, wellness, and outreach activities.
By adding these alternative activities, we hope that anyone that wants to participate, can participate. #Moves4GIhealth24
Personal Story
Sue’s Personal Story: “My journey into this GERD nightmare started when I started perimenopause.” My journey into this GERD nightmare started when I started peri menopause. I didn’t know then that dropping estrogen weakens the sphincter muscle. Around that time I lifted a stupidly heavy table and heard and felt the les muscle rip. The […]
Disorder
Growth or overgrowth of certain bacteria in the GI tract can lead to various health issues. Three common bacterial problems are: Clostridioides difficile infection (CDI) The symptoms of CDI can vary in severity. Classically it is broken into three categories: non-severe, severe and fulminant. Who is at risk for CDI? The main risk factors for […]
283 When Bacteria In Your GI Tract Is A Problem
Personal Story
Anonymous Personal Story: My Journey with GERD I began to to excess acid in m stomach about twelve years ago with just occasional acid reflux. The symptoms went away while I continued to take antacid tablets. Just over a year ago my acid trouble got worse with stomach pains. It took me a year to […]