Exercise & GI Symptoms: Can intense exercise lead to GI symptoms? Question I am 43 year-old woman and have been increasing my exercise workout intensity greatly over the past year. At the same time, I started to experience diarrhea and heartburn, and I often have to find a bathroom fast. Could my exercise routine be […]
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Greg’s Personal Story: “Realizing who we are, beyond our stories and suffering..” hi people,I read many stories, I think mine is nothing new to add as content BUT I really want to point to you all, after all the struggles (mentally and phisically), challenges, pains and aches that IBS and other digestive disorders can bring […]
Dietary fiber is defined as indigestible carbohydrate. It’s classified into soluble (in water) and insoluble fiber – each with specific properties and possible health benefits. Soluble fiber dissolves in water; it forms a gel when water is added to it. Insoluble fiber absorbs liquid and in the intestine it adds bulk to stool. Both types […]
Heartburn that occurs now and then is common. It’s brought on by backflow (reflux) of often acidic stomach contents into the food pipe (esophagus) and is usually felt as a burning sensation behind the breastbone. Antacid preparations serve to neutralize gastric acid after it is secreted. These still-helpful agents have a continuing role in treating […]
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Greg’s Personal Story: “Realizing who we are, beyond our stories and suffering..” hi people,I read many stories, I think mine is nothing new to add as content BUT I really want to point to you all, after all the struggles (mentally and phisically), challenges, pains and aches that IBS and other digestive disorders can bring […]
DDH Chat
2021 August DDHChat: Integrating Diet with Life in Gastroparesis IFFGD – introductory tweets and remarks: The views and experiences shared by our participants are their own and do not reflect the official positions of IFFGD. Each patient is different. Always consult with your healthcare provider or a registered dietitian (RD) on a diet treatment plan […]
Inflammation can be a normal response to injury, or an abnormal response that causes disease. Inflammation can cause symptoms like fever, pain, swelling, and discomfort. Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) treat inflammation by decreasing the activity of a group of enzymes called cyclooxygenases (COX). NSAIDs are often recommended after dental procedures and surgeries. They are commonly […]
2021 NES IFFGD 30th Anniversary Event: Virtual Pediatric Edition Watch The NES Pediatric Bonus Edition Here Full Agenda Event Press Release To commemorate the 30th anniversary of the International Foundation for Gastrointestinal Disorders, we hosted a very special virtual edition of the Norton Education Series (NES). The Nancy and Bill Norton Patient Education Series Event: […]
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Darlene’s Personal Story: “It took 6 years to get a correct diagnosis for my Gastroparesis” My story started around 2008 and it took 6 years to get a correct diagnosis for my Gastroparesis. My health issues all started when I was working with a family member. First my blood pressure went sky high, then I […]
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Hollie’s Personal Story: From Independence to Resilience – Her Journey with Gastroparesis 3 years ago, I embarked on a journey unlike anything I could have ever imagined. I have gone from a strong, independent nurse, wife, and mother to a shell of a person barely able to get up and go each day…to the “new […]
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Anonymous Personal Story: A Lifetime Battle with Intestinal Obstructions and Pseudo-Obstruction I was born with my problems. Doctors wanted to give me a colostomy at birth. My parents said no. I had chronic pain always. Sometimes I could eat, and sometimes I couldn’t. I never had normal bowel movements. When I was able to go, […]
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Jorge Castto’s Personal Story: Battling Rectal Prolapse, Constipation, and Chronic GI Pain Hi everyone, my name is Jorge and I currently live in north Georgia. About a week ago during one of my frustrations, I stumbled upon this website. And I am just astonished at the story’s and even though I know that GI problems […]