Disorders of the Small Bowel Presented by Lucinda Harris, MS, MD Dr. Lucy Harris Watch presentation here Presentation Overview Motility Disorders of the Small Bowel What is the small bowel? To understand small-bowel motility disorders it is important to understand what the small intestine is and what it does. The small bowel also known as […]
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Friend of Feb 2013 Personal Story: GERD and a Partner Who Doesn’t Understand Wow, I read the story from Anonymous Feb 2013 and felt an immediate kinship to (I’m going to say her). My husband really doesn’t understand what it’s like to feel this way and because we met originally as “foodies,” enjoying gourmet meals […]
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Read more About Gastrointestinal Infections The purpose of this article is to provide an overview of typical therapies for GI infections. It is important to understand all your options in treatment; however, this article should not replace the advice of a healthcare professional. If you think you have a gastrointestinal infection, you should see your […]
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Easy Read Format. If you see changes in your bowel control, the first step is to tell your doctor. Most people feel uneasy talking about their stool, intestinal gas, or bowel movements. But doctors understand that these are very normal and necessary processes in all of us. Doctors and other therapists are there to help when bodily processes go wrong. So the first very important step is to talk plainly about the problems you are experiencing. Also available offline as a glossy color brochure (3.5″ x 8.5″). Contact IFFGD for details. This publication is also available in Spanish. Go»