If you suspect that foods may trigger or worsen your symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), try keeping a one-week daily symptom diary. Share the information with your doctor during your next visit. It may help to gain a better understanding of your symptoms. For the next 7 days, keep a record of any and […]
IFFGD, the International Foundation for Gastrointestinal Disorders, is a Public Charity designated under the U.S. IRS code 501(c)(3). We are a registered nonprofit education and research organization. Our Mission Our mission is to inform, assist, and support people affected by gastrointestinal (GI) disorders. IFFGD was founded in 1991 by one person struggling with the challenges imposed by […]
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Grace’s Personal Story: COVID-19 and Gastroparesis I contracted COVID-19 in 2021, and by 2022, I had lost 100 lbs and was taking in as few as 200 calories a day due to constant nausea. It took a year and a half (as well as numerous hospitalizations and thousands of dollars in medical debt) to get […]
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IFFGD raises awareness about GERD and its impacts on an individual’s quality of life MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C., Oct. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) affects millions worldwide, challenging their daily lives with persistent symptoms and discomfort. A population-based survey showed that 2 of 5 Americans reported having experienced GERD symptoms in the past, and 1 of […]
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Grace’s Personal Story: COVID-19 and Gastroparesis I contracted COVID-19 in 2021, and by 2022, I had lost 100 lbs and was taking in as few as 200 calories a day due to constant nausea. It took a year and a half (as well as numerous hospitalizations and thousands of dollars in medical debt) to get […]
In 2022, the International Foundation for Gastrointestinal Disorders (IFFGD) awarded a $30,000 Nancy and Bill Norton research Grant to Dr. Judy Nee from Harvard University. The winning proposal for research that would ultimately lead to improvements in the understanding of IBS, its pathophysiology, and the care of patients. Dr. Judy Nee Dr. Nee is the […]
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Grace’s Personal Story: COVID-19 and Gastroparesis I contracted COVID-19 in 2021, and by 2022, I had lost 100 lbs and was taking in as few as 200 calories a day due to constant nausea. It took a year and a half (as well as numerous hospitalizations and thousands of dollars in medical debt) to get […]
IFFGD has created a special 30th-anniversary Digestive Health Matters Magazine. IFFGD has worked with patients, families, physicians, regulators, employers, and others to broaden the understanding of GI disorders, support and encourage research and improve digestive health in adults and children. [3d-flip-book mode=”fullscreen” id=”19612″][/3d-flip-book] Interested in connecting with IFFGD? Learn more about how to join […]
By: Miranda A. L. van Tilburg, PhDUNC Center for functional GI and Motility Disorders, Chapel Hill, NC Dr. Van Tilburg is the recipient of the 2007 IFFGD Research Award for Junior Investigator – Pediatrics. Dr. van Tilburg has a special interest in pediatric GI. Firstly, because of the lack of well conducted research in children […]
In March 2022, The International Foundation for Gastrointestinal Disorders (IFFGD) awarded one research grant of $30,000 for innovative research related to gastrointestinal disorders. We are pleased to introduce you to the grant recipient: Dr. Judy Nee, Harvard University Summary of Dr. Nee’s Research Background: There is a fundamental gap in the understanding of the role […]
In 2008, the International Foundation for Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders (IFFGD) awarded three $50,000 research grants. The grants were for research related to functional gastrointestinal and motility disorders, and neurogastroenterology. The winning proposals were for research that would ultimately lead to improvements in the understanding of these disorders, their pathophysiology, and the care of patients. 2008 […]
Award for Junior Investigator in Pediatrics Dr. Devanarayana is Head of the Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine at the University of Kelaniya in Sri Lanka. Her main research area is gastrointestinal function in children with abdominal pain predominant functional/motility gastrointestinal disorders. Her research also looks at understanding abdominal pain predominant GI conditions, aerophagia, adolescent […]