Personal Story
Hernonymous Personal Story: The Toll of IBS on Mental Health Hey guys I’d like to tell us all the most traumatic and depressing experience ever with IBS, I’m a teenager in Nigeria and well most people don’t know of such a thing called ibs damn I didn’t even know about it myself until 20 minutes […]
Event
Session ONE: Finding Help Through Support Groups on Facebook Session TWO: In-person and Online Support Groups Session THREE: Developing a Comprehensive Support System Session FOUR: Advocacy Education Session FIVE: Finding Support from Government Agencies Sunday, March 21st, 2021 Session ONE: Finding Help Through Support Groups on Facebook Many people have a difficult time finding a Facebook […]
News Article
IFFGD recognizes December as Constipation Awareness Month with the launch of Animated Patient’s Guide to Constipation This Constipation Awareness Month, IFFGD launches #ConstipationDilemma campaign to educate sufferers about the dilemmas that many face when living with constipation For Immediate Release Media Contact Form IFFGD 414-964-1799 MOUNT PLEASANT, SC (December 5, 2019) – December is Constipation […]
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April is IBS Awareness Month For Immediate Release Media Contact 414-964-1799 Milwaukee, WI (April 5, 2016) – If you think you may have irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), you might be tempted to try treating your symptoms on your own. But, self-treatment can delay effective treatment. Talking to your doctor can put you on the right […]
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IFFGD’s IBS Patients’ Illness Experience and Unmet Needs Survey International Foundation for Gastrointestinal Disorders (IFFGD) reimplements this survey to assess the illness experience and unmet needs of patients with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Media Contact Formdocument.getElementById(‘cloake84ea5433897da912fb9064204db6bc9’).innerHTML = ”;var prefix = ‘ma’ + ‘il’ + ‘to’;var path = ‘hr’ + ‘ef’ + ‘=’;var addye84ea5433897da912fb9064204db6bc9 = ‘media’ […]
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Health policies shape how treatments are developed and approved. At IFFGD, we work to ensure that the voices of those affected by gastrointestinal (GI) disorders are heard in important policy conversations. Through education, advocacy, and collaboration with decision-makers, we help the GI community understand current and emerging health policies, and how these changes impact research, […]
Disorder
Congenital sucrase-isomaltase deficiency (CSID) is a genetic disorder that affects a person’s ability to digest certain sugars. People with this condition cannot break down the sugars sucrose and maltose, and other compounds made from simple sugar molecules (carbohydrates), which can cause diarrhea, abdominal pain, and other symptoms. Sucrose (a sugar found in fruits, and also […]
Disorder
By choosing the appropriate test, a doctor can make a precise diagnosis of a structural upper gut disorder, such as esophagitis or peptic ulcer, by recognizing the diseased area. The patient’s history provides the information that permits the doctor to choose the right test. In the case of the disorders of gastrointestinal function, such […]
Disorder
What is Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome? CVS is a chronic disease marked by severe, recurrent episodes of nausea and vomiting in a person who is otherwise healthy. CVS episodes often flip-flop with states of wellness. Vomiting may occur every 5-10 minutes for several hours during an episode. On average, CVS episodes last 3-7 days but vary […]
Disorder
Symptoms and Causes of Anal Discomfort Symptoms related to this sensitive area can be very troubling, yet many people are reluctant to discuss them. Itching (pruritis ani), painful defecation, stained underwear, spotting of blood, and odor add up to embarrassment, distress, social restrictions, and anguish. These problems of anal discomfort are very common. Symptoms may […]
Disorder
According to the dictionary, to belch is “to bring forth wind noisily from the stomach.” The interchangeable word “burp’ does not appear in some dictionaries, but it seems to mean, “cause to belch.” Belching after a large meal is a normal, necessary venting of air from the stomach. In some societies it is a gesture […]
Disorder
What is GERD? Gastroesophageal reflux disease develops when the back-flow (reflux) of stomach contents causes troublesome symptoms and/or complications. Serious health problems can result if it is not treated properly. The most frequent symptoms of GERD are, heartburn and acid regurgitation. Self-diagnosis can lead to mistreatment. Consultation with a physician is essential to properly diagnose […]