Virtual Advocacy Day: September 26th, 2018 In preparation for National Advocacy Day 2018, we collected letters and pictures from advocates and their family members and friends throughout the month of September. These letters shared the challenges posed by life with a chronic GI disorder and the perspectives of those affected, demonstrating the critical need for […]
Virtual Advocacy Day: September 12th, 2017 On Tuesday, September 12th, 2017 patients, their family members and friends, health care providers, and others from across the United States took part in IFFGD’s 8th Annual Advocacy Day. On this day, members of the functional gastrointestinal and motility disorders (FGIMDs) community stood up and took a stand for […]
Disorder
Acute hepatic porphyria (AHP) is a group of rare genetic conditions that can cause severe, sudden (acute) symptoms. These symptoms can happen in various parts of the body and often require a hospital visit. There are four types of AHP which include: It is estimated that 5 in every 100,000 persons have AHP. Most people […]
Personal Story
Lawrence’s Personal Story: Parkinson’s Disease and Constipation I have been a sufferer of constipation since I was a boy. I am now 65 years old and have Parkinson for 15 years. As I am aware, most patients of Parkinson usually have constipation and I am not an exception. My constipation symptoms has been deteriorating as […]
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New advancements in technology have made accessing healthcare easier. In the last couple of decades, there have been technological advances in gastroenterology. These include advances in endoscopic procedures, innovative therapeutics such as biologic medicines, and an improved understanding of the gut microbiome, among many others. The microbiome includes all the bacteria and microorganisms that live […]
Probiotics are defined as live microorganisms, which when administered in adequate amounts, confer a health benefit on the host. There is a growing interest in finding out if probiotics can be used to help relieve symptoms of functional gastrointestinal (GI) and motility disorders. The variety of products, and claims for their usefulness, is increasing. Probiotics, […]
News Article
NEWS PROVIDED BY International Foundation for Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders (IFFGD) Sep 29, 2021, 08:38 ET MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C., Sept. 29, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — IFFGD recently announced the upcoming dates for its free two-day virtual education event, presented for those impacted by chronic gastrointestinal (GI) disorders. Broadcast on November 6-7, the event features live hosts and […]
Functional gastrointestinal and motility disorders (FGIMDs) affect individuals of all ages, including children, and these conditions can range in severity from discomforting to life-changing or life-threatening. Most FGIMDs are chronic and require a lifetime of care to manage painful and disabling symptoms. Despite the severity of FGIMDs and the high healthcare costs associated with addressing […]