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Pain, by definition, is the dominant symptom experienced by patients with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). The aim of this publication is to help those affected understand why and how pain in IBS occurs, and how it can be confidently managed.
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Bloating can be described as the feeling that there is an inflated balloon in the abdomen. It is a commonly reported symptom and is sometimes associated with distension, or the visible increase in the width of the area between your hips and chest (abdominal girth). Both bloating and distension cause discomfort, and sometimes pain, and have a negative impact on the quality of life for some individuals. (Shortened version of IFFGD Fact Sheet #262: Understanding Bloating and Distension)
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Understanding Acute Hepatic Porphyria AHP can cause a wide range of symptoms, and it is different for each patient. Those with AHP can experience gastrointestinal, neurologic, psychiatric, cardiovascular, or skin symptoms. The most common symptom is abdominal pain, which can be very severe and felt throughout the belly. The pain can also last for many […]
On April 12, 2013 IFFGD presented eight investigators with our 2013 Research Awards in recognition of their contributions to scientific and clinical advancements in the area of functional gastrointestinal (GI) and motility disorders. The awards support and encourage the participation of clinicians and scientists in multidisciplinary efforts aimed at providing a better understanding of these […]
These IFFGD research awards are given to active investigators who have a record of research interest in basic mechanisms or clinical aspects of functional gastrointestinal and motility disorders. The awards are intended to encourage the participation of clinicians and scientists in multidisciplinary efforts aimed at advancing the understanding of gastrointestinal disorders in adults and in children. […]
These IFFGD research awards (2005) were given to active investigators who have a record of research interest in basic mechanisms or clinical aspects of functional gastrointestinal and motility disorders. The awards are intended to encourage the participation of clinicians and scientists in multidisciplinary efforts aimed at advancing the understanding of gastrointestinal disorders in adults and […]
These IFFGD research awards were given to active investigators who have a record of research interest in basic mechanisms or clinical aspects of functional gastrointestinal and motility disorders. The awards are intended to encourage the participation of clinicians and scientists in multidisciplinary efforts aimed at advancing the understanding of gastrointestinal disorders in adults and in […]
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203 Understanding Pain And Discomfort In FGIDs
By: Klaus Bielefeldt, MD, PhD, George E. Wahlen VA Medical Center and Division of Gastroenterology, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT. Dr. Bielefeldt is the recipient of the IFFGD 2003 Research Award to Junior Investigator, Basic Science. Dr. Bielefeldt’s clinical interests are with functional diseases of the esophagus. Scientifically, he has used his training […]
By: Bridget R. Southwell, PhD, Murdoch Children’s Research Institute, Royal Children’s Hospital and University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Australia Dr. Southwell is the 2005 recipient of the IFFGD Research Award to Pediatric Investigator, Basic Science. She has brought her skills in basic neurogastroenterology to understanding the causes of functional disturbances of colonic motility in children. She has […]