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214 – Understanding Intestinal Gas
Everybody has gas in his or her digestive tract (the esophagus, stomach, small intestine/bowel, and large intestine/bowel).
International Foundation for Gastrointestinal Disorders
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Everybody has gas in his or her digestive tract (the esophagus, stomach, small intestine/bowel, and large intestine/bowel).
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Pain, a buring or otherwise uncomfortable sensation in the upper abdomen, nausea, or fullness – all of these are symptoms many patients list when they seek medical advice.
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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.
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Acute hepatic porphyria (AHP) is a group of rare genetic conditions that can cause severe gastrointestinal (GI), neurologic, psychiatric, cardiovascular, and skin symptoms.
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The main symptom of OIC is a change in your usual bowel habits after you start taking opioid medicines.
Summary of Clinical Research Activities – Incontinence By: Adil E. Bharucha, MD, Professor of Medicine, Mayo Graduate School of Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN Dr. Bharucha is the recipient of the IFFGD 2003 Junior Investigator, Clinical Science Research Award. His research has focused on understanding epidemiology and mechanisms of fecal incontinence and obstructed defecation, specifically […]
Miguel Saps, MDUniversity of Miami Hospital, Miami, FL Dr. Saps is the recipient of the 2009 IFFGD Research Award for Junior Investigator, Pediatrics. Dr. Saps is an innovative researcher who has done much to increase understanding of the prevalence and impact of functional GI disorders among children, as well as how to help children with […]
Award for Senior Investigator in Basic Science Dr. Mawe is a Professor in the Department of Anatomy and Neurobiology at the University of Vermont in Burlington, Vermont with additional duties in the Department of Pharmacology and the GI Division of Medicine. Dr. Mawe is also an Adjunct Professor of Physiology and Pharmacology at the University […]
On April 8, 2011 IFFGD presented Research Awards totaling $45,000 recognizing 6 active investigators with records of research interest in basic mechanisms or clinical aspects of functional gastrointestinal and motility disorders. The awards support and encourage the participation of clinicians and scientists in multidisciplinary efforts aimed at advancing the understanding of these disorders in adults […]
Going to a healthcare provider can be stressful, especially if you are sick or worried. You may think that being a “good” patient means simply doing what your healthcare provider tells you. But, staying quiet is not always a good idea. By asking questions and understanding your treatment options, you can share in making decisions […]
Going to the doctor can be stressful, especially if you are sick or worried. You may think that being a “good” patient means simply doing what your doctor tells you. But, staying quiet is not always a good idea. By asking questions and understanding your treatment options, you can share in making decisions with your […]
Testimony
On May 19, 2006, Nancy J. Norton, President and Founder of IFFGD presented the following testimony regarding Fiscal Year 2007 Funding for Functional Gastrointestinal and Motility Disorders Research before both the U.S. Senate and U.S. House Appropriations Subcommittees on Labor, Health & Human Services, Education and Related Agencies: Mr. Chairman and members of the Subcommittee, […]