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Most of the time pain serves as a critical part of our sensory system, and is therefore a necessary though unpleasant function of a healthy body. However, it is becoming increasingly clear that chronic pain may be more like a disease or pathology of the nervous system associated with abnormal responses in the brain and […]
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Your child has been diagnosed as having intestinal pseudo-obstruction or some other form of chronic gastrointestinal motility disorder. This brochure has been written to help you understand these disorders and the effects they may have on your child.
Topics: Brochure, Colonic inertia, Pseudo-obstruction, Constipation, difficult to pass stools, Fact Sheet, Motility
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For most people the passage of liquid stools, or diarrhea, is a symptom that lasts for a couple of days, then resolves itself, typically within one week. These short-term episodes are typically due to infections after consuming contaminated food or drink. The average American has an episode of acute (severe or sudden onset) diarrhea every […]
In this episode of Exploring Gut Topics, we speak with William Chey, MD, Satish Rao, MD, and Amanda Lynett, RDN, to discuss apps designed to help patients manage chronic gastrointestinal illnesses and monitor GI motility. IFFGD does not endorse any of the apps listed below; however, we want patients to know what apps are available […]
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Chronic pelvic pain (CPP) is the key element comprising several CPP disorders that are all characterized by intermittent or continuous pain of at least 6 months duration localized to the pelvic area, the lower part of the abdominal cavity.
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Constipation affects nearly everyone at some point in their lives. Constipation that occurs now and then may result from many factors such as dietary changes, some medicines, or inactivity or travel and will generally respond to simple lifestyle measures. But constipation that is long-lasting or keeps coming back (chronic) may require more effort to diagnose and treat. When that happens, a trip to the doctor is in order to find out the cause and develop a treatment plan.
315 Chronic Pelvic Pain And The Overlap Of Chronic Pelvic Pain Disorders
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IFFGD Announces the 2020 Research Recognition Award Winners International Foundation for Gastrointestinal Disorders (IFFGD) recognizes three young investigators for their contributions to the advancement of science for chronic GI disorders. Media Contact Form IFFGD 414-964-1799 MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C., (July 7, 2020)– IFFGD recognizes the critical role of increasing the understanding and care of chronic gastrointestinal […]
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What is Diarrhea? Diarrhea is defined as passing frequent and/or loose or watery stools. Acute diarrhea goes away in a few weeks, and becomes chronic when it lasts longer than 3–4 weeks. If no specific cause is found after a thorough investigation and certain criteria are met, a diagnosis of functional or chronic diarrhea may […]
By: Michael A. Pezzone, MD, PhD, Associate Professor of Medicine and Pharmacology, Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology, & Nutrition, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Pittsburgh, PA Dr. Pezzone is the 2005 recipient of the IFFGD Basic Science Research Award to a Junior Investigator. Dr. Pezzone is the principle investigator of a National Institutes of Health […]
IFFGD was started by one person struggling with the challenges imposed by a chronic GI disorder. Others, from all walks of life, soon joined. We fight to improve the daily lives of persons affected by chronic digestive troubles. IFFGD works to direct public attention to the gastrointestinal (GI) functional and motility disorders. People with symptoms of these disorders don’t always connect […]
Exploring Virtual Reality in Healthcare with Dr. Brennan Spiegel In this episode, we’re joined by Dr. Brennan Spiegel from Cedars-Sinai Medical Center to explore how virtual reality (VR) is transforming healthcare. Dr. Spiegel shares insights into how immersive technology can improve patient outcomes and enhance the treatment experience for those living with chronic conditions. Learn […]