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Hello, my name is Cathryn. I am 17 years old. I have gastroparesis and have had it for a long time now. My case is very severe and I also have chronic GERD too. Yet, I am not diabetic oor borderline. Gastroparesis has caused many delays and harsh outcomes in my young life. They do […]
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Anonymous Personal Story: Living with GERD Since Childhood Both my parents have stomach deceases so I was bond to get one. My started when I was 10 or 11 years old. I had caught the regular flu bug but it was different it also had a pain that I could never describe. After I had […]
Question My 2 ½ year old son is having some problems with constipation. He was born 2 months premature. When it was time to start introducing formula (about 1 week after birth), his system couldn’t handle increasing the amount of formula and he had a disease called NEC. [Necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) is an acute inflammatory […]
Is enterocolitis after treatment for Hirschsprung’s disease a concern? Question – My son was diagnosed with Hirschsprung’s disease at 4 months old. He then had a pull-through surgery. He was also diagnosed with enterocolitis. He is 4 years old now and every time he takes antibiotics (for the flu, ear/sinus infections, etc.) he is required […]
Fecal incontinence refers to passage of stool into the underclothing, or other inappropriate places. Fecal incontinence commonly accompanies functional constipation, when liquid stool leaks out as the child attempts to pass gas. Fecal incontinence without fecal retention occurs when someone has diarrhea, as the muscles of the bottom fatigue and cannot hold back anymore. What […]
Functional gastrointestinal (GI) and motility disorders are long-term conditions that can impair quality of life and well-being. Symptoms that change over time and are hard to talk about add to the challenge of living with one of these conditions. Living with a functional GI disorder or motility disorder affects not only the child who has […]
There are lots of things that affect health and illness. Some you cannot control, but some you can. This article will discuss prevention and management techniques that can help you manage your well-being. Beyond making healthy lifestyle choices, having gastroparesis will likely push you to always be looking for what does and does not help, […]
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2021 May DDHChat: GI Health Management Tips IFFGD – introductory tweets and remarks: The views and experiences shared by our participant 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 that is […]
Constipation is a long-term condition that can impair quality of life and well-being. Living with constipation affects not only those who suffer but also many others, especially family members and friends. It also touches on relationships in the classroom, in the workplace, or in social interactions. It takes skills and strengths to deal with a […]
Gastroparesis is a long-term condition that can impair quality of life and well-being. Living with gastroparesis affects not only those who suffer but also many others, especially family members and friends. It also touches on relationships in the classroom, in the workplace, or in social interactions. It takes skills and strengths to deal with a […]
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Jan’s Personal Story: Living with IBS for Over 50 Years Hi have had IBS since I was 17 I am in my 70s now and still have to go to the loo a lot and wind and the pain is so uncomfortable and all the docs tells me it will settle but if they had […]