Physician Introduction on Constipation and Irritable Bowel Syndrome – Pediatric Presented by Samuel Nurko, MD, MPH Dr. Samuel Nurko Watch presentation here Presentation Overview There is a very high prevalence of constipation in the pediatric population, with a median range of 8.9% of children being impacted. The quality of life for many children living with constipation […]
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 […]
Canadian Society of Intestinal Research (CSiR) The Canadian Society of Intestinal Research (CSiR) is a registered non-profit organization. Established on October 18, 1976, CSiR is dedicated to increasing public awareness, providing patient educational materials, spearheading patient advocacy, and funding medical research regarding all areas of the gastrointestinal tract – from reflux disease, to inflammatory bowel […]
Fundraise for Digestive Health “Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.” — Margaret Mead If you or someone you know has a chronic digestive disorder, you are not alone. Millions of people of all ages know the profound effect […]
IFFGD’s Nancy and Bill Norton Research Program 📄The 2026 Application window is now closed. Winners will be announced on March 9, 2026 2026 Research Grant 2026 Preceptorship Award 2026 Travel Awards Learn more about IFFGD’s Nancy and Bill Norton Research Program by clicking the buttons below. timeline of all of IFFGD’s previously funded […]
Personal Story
Trisha’s Personal Story: My Gastroparesis Story My name is Trisha and I am sharing my personal story to give you an inside look at what it’s like living with this awful and misunderstood disease. I have had GI-related issues and numerous sporadic episodes of being unable to eat due to pain and nausea/vomiting for many […]
Personal Story
Trisha’s Personal Story: My Gastroparesis Story My name is Trisha and I am sharing my personal story to give you an inside look at what it’s like living with this awful and misunderstood disease. I have had GI-related issues and numerous sporadic episodes of being unable to eat due to pain and nausea/vomiting for many […]
Visits to your healthcare provider can be stressful. Using a personal diary or a patient worksheet can help your time spent together more effective. During your healthcare provider visit you will want to know what is wrong, what the healthcare provider can do to treat it, and what you can do to better manage it. […]
The first step in making diagnosing IBS is for the healthcare provider to identify if an individual has symptoms of IBS. Originally, the diagnosis of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) was thought to be a “diagnosis of exclusion”. This implies that the diagnosis of IBS was valid only if other disorders that may be causing symptoms […]
Jump to Topic IBS Patients’ Experience and Unmet Needs Living with IBS can be difficult. Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a chronic and unpredictable condition. Symptoms that change over time and are hard to talk about add to the challenge of living with it. IBS affects not only each of us who suffers, but also […]
Functional GI and motility disorders, such as functional abdominal pain syndrome or irritable bowel syndrome, are chronic conditions. They affect individuals of all ages, including kids and teens. Back-to-school time can bring up some situations that cause children and parents to feel stress or anxiety. If your child has been diagnosed with one of these […]