Personal Story
Anonymous Personal Story: Struggling with GERD and Anxiety My story is feeling like the end of my life is near. This stupid anxiety is horrible. It all started with being hurt with my back on a job and eating badly-pizza, carry-out, eating late at night; not exercising. Was taking Pepcid AC more frequently and chalking […]
Here are ways that you can help advance research – in person or from the comfort of your home. Take part in these studies. A Randomized, Double-Blind, Technology-Enabled Trial to Evaluate the Impact of a Multi-Strain Synbiotic (DS-01) on Metagenomic Stability and Metabolic Output of the Gut Microbiota. Purpose of Study: This study aims to […]
“I thought I was the only one.” For many who experience symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), “I thought I was the only one” is a familiar sentiment. It is not uncommon to feel alone with symptoms that are difficult or embarrassing to put into words, that may disrupt activities, yet are invisible to others. […]
Do you have a frequently asked question, FAQ about IBS? Please send your question from our contact form. While we cannot provide specific advice, we will try to post answers to frequently asked questions (FAQ) about IBS. What does “irritable” mean? How common is IBS? Is IBS a serious illness? Is IBS forever? How do I […]
Behavioral Treatments for Gastrointestinal Disorders Presented by Laurie Keefer, PhD Dr. Laurie Keefer Watch presentation here Presentation Overview: Why do we use behavioral therapies in the management of GI conditions? There are two primary reasons why behavioral therapies are often used in GI conditions. First, GI disorders do not happen in a vacuum- they can affect our […]
IFFGD’s IBS Patients’ Illness Experience and Unmet Needs Survey IFFGD is conducting an IBS survey to assess the illness experience and unmet needs of IBS patients. The survey was established in 2020 and will be ongoing to collect as much patient data as possible. This survey will take approximately 30-45 minutes to complete. The variation […]
Diet – An Important 1st Step in IBS Treatment
Over 1,000 new cases of Hirschsprung’s disease are diagnosed in the USA every year. More than half the children treated appropriately with surgery for Hirschsprung’s disease suffer from chronic problems with constipation, incontinence, and/or abdominal pain. Even as adults, over half will experience occasional episodes of incontinence, and 10% will endure constipation unresponsive to medical […]
Question and Answer: Encopresis (Fecal Soiling) and Functional Fecal Retention Answer by: Paul E. Hyman, M.D., Professor of Pediatrics, Chief of Pediatric Gastroenterology, University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, KS Question My son was diagnosed with encopresis almost 2 years ago. My doctor thinks it is my fault my son has encopresis, saying I […]
Introduction Cancer of the colon and rectum remains one of the most deadly forms of cancer. It is the third most common cancer in the United States, yet it is quite curable by surgery when found in its early stages. Since it involves the lower gastrointestinal tract, treatment of colon and rectal cancer frequently affects […]
If your child has fecal or bowel incontinence, you need to see a doctor to determine the cause and treatment. Fecal incontinence can occur in children because of a birth defect or disease, but in most cases it’s because of chronic constipation. How can constipation lead to fecal incontinence? Potty-trained children often get constipated simply […]
Here are some common questions about GI disorders in children: How do I know if my child really has an upset stomach, or is trying to avoid going to school? Many school-age children never think about faking it; assume the bellyache is real. However, children and parents often forget that some bellyaches come from too […]