International Foundation for Gastrointestinal Disorders
Research Awards & Research Grants The International Foundation for Gastrointestinal Disorders (IFFGD) is dedicated to advancing research and fostering innovation in the field of gastrointestinal (GI) health. Through our Nancy and Bill Norton Research Program, we recognize and support outstanding researchers whose work contributes to improving the understanding, diagnosis, and treatment of GI disorders. By […]
Making A Surgeon A Part Of Your Health Care Team, David Mercer Surgery can be a critical part of managing certain GI conditions, but finding the right surgeon and understanding their role in your care is just as important. In this presentation, David Mercer discusses how to navigate your relationship with a surgeon, what to […]
Our YouTube Premiere of this NES: Gut Microbiome Event will be divided into two parts, each designed to provide viewers with in-depth knowledge about the subject. Our aim is to make this content clear and digestible as well as to help viewers gain a thorough understanding of the Gut Microbiome and its importance. After the […]
Personal Story
Kristi’s Personal Story: Gastroparesis I had chronic gastroparesis for 22 years, been on every pharmaceutical drug which gave me side effects, been into hospital multiple times for stomach dilation and botox injected internally into my stomach which was not covered by health insurance. I was nauseous 24/7, would change my clothes up to 10 times […]
Personal Story
My Son’s Personal Story: Mother and Son became a team! While the topic of IBS is rather personal in nature sharing my son’s story here is the hope it will help someone else out there so they don’t experience the same added conditions. Early symptoms were directly correlated to stressful events with a change in […]
News Article
The International Foundation for Gastrointestinal Disorders (IFFGD) Acknowledges December as Constipation Awareness Month MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C., Dec. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Constipation is a prevalent health issue that affects up to 20% of adults and 16% of children in the United States, yet it often remains a silent concern due to social stigma. Those affected frequently report that their […]
Personal Story
Erica’s Personal Story: IBS- Finding Strength in Community Hello, my name is Erica and I am 23 years old. As a child I have always had stomach issues but I have thought It was normal because I use to eat weird food combinations like Mac and Cheese and sunflower seeds lol. I didn’t really realize […]
Personal Story
My Son’s Personal Story: Mother and Son became a team! While the topic of IBS is rather personal in nature sharing my son’s story here is the hope it will help someone else out there so they don’t experience the same added conditions. Early symptoms were directly correlated to stressful events with a change in […]