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Personal Story
Lawrence’s Personal Story: Parkinson’s Disease and Constipation I have been a sufferer of constipation since I was a boy. I am now 65 years old and have Parkinson for 15 years. As I am aware, most patients of Parkinson usually have constipation and I am not an exception. My constipation symptoms has been deteriorating as […]
By: Sylvie Bradesi, PhDDavid Geffen School of Medicine, UCLA, Los Angeles, CA Dr. Bradesi is the recipient of the 2007 IFFGD Research Award for Junior Investigator – Basic Science. Her current research interests focus on the topic of stress induced neuroimmune interactions in the spinal cord, identifying the underlying molecular mechanisms, and the role of […]
Virtual Advocacy Day: September 26th, 2018 In preparation for National Advocacy Day 2018, we collected letters and pictures from advocates and their family members and friends throughout the month of September. These letters shared the challenges posed by life with a chronic GI disorder and the perspectives of those affected, demonstrating the critical need for […]
Virtual Advocacy Day: September 12th, 2017 On Tuesday, September 12th, 2017 patients, their family members and friends, health care providers, and others from across the United States took part in IFFGD’s 8th Annual Advocacy Day. On this day, members of the functional gastrointestinal and motility disorders (FGIMDs) community stood up and took a stand for […]
Disorder
Acute hepatic porphyria (AHP) is a group of rare genetic conditions that can cause severe, sudden (acute) symptoms. These symptoms can happen in various parts of the body and often require a hospital visit. There are four types of AHP which include: It is estimated that 5 in every 100,000 persons have AHP. Most people […]
Personal Story
Lawrence’s Personal Story: Parkinson’s Disease and Constipation I have been a sufferer of constipation since I was a boy. I am now 65 years old and have Parkinson for 15 years. As I am aware, most patients of Parkinson usually have constipation and I am not an exception. My constipation symptoms has been deteriorating as […]
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New advancements in technology have made accessing healthcare easier. In the last couple of decades, there have been technological advances in gastroenterology. These include advances in endoscopic procedures, innovative therapeutics such as biologic medicines, and an improved understanding of the gut microbiome, among many others. The microbiome includes all the bacteria and microorganisms that live […]