Personal Story
Anonymous Personal Story: Chronic Diarrhea and Suspected IBS at 19 I just put IBS because that’s what I think I have, i’m not actually sure what I have at the moment. I am a 19 year old girl, I’ve had diarrhea daily, sometimes multiple times in a day, for about 2 months straight, everyday. At […]
Personal Story
Hello, my name is Cathryn. I am 17 years old. I have gastroparesis and have had it for a long time now. My case is very severe and I also have chronic GERD too. Yet, I am not diabetic oor borderline. Gastroparesis has caused many delays and harsh outcomes in my young life. They do […]
Testimony
The following written comments were submitted by IFFGD president, Ceciel T. Rooker, to the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in connection with a October 17, 2018 joint meeting of the FDA Gastrointestinal Drugs Advisory Committee to discuss approval of prucalopride: The International Foundation for Gastrointestinal Disorders (IFFGD) commends the FDA on its commitment to […]
Testimony
The following written comments were submitted by IFFGD president, Ceciel T. Rooker, to the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in connection with a October 18, 2018 joint meeting of the FDA Gastrointestinal Drugs Advisory Committee and Risk Management Advisory Committee to discuss the reintroduction of Zelnorm: The International Foundation for Gastrointestinal Disorders (IFFGD) […]
Disorder
The goals of treatment for a perianal fistula are the complete closure of the fistula, the elimination of sepsis (if present), the prevention of recurrence, and continence (continued ability to control bowel movements). Combined medical and surgical treatments are used to treat perianal fistulas. Having a multidisciplinary team which includes a gastroenterologist, radiologist, and colorectal […]
Personal Story
Anonymous Personal Story: Chronic Diarrhea and Suspected IBS at 19 I just put IBS because that’s what I think I have, i’m not actually sure what I have at the moment. I am a 19 year old girl, I’ve had diarrhea daily, sometimes multiple times in a day, for about 2 months straight, everyday. At […]
By: Brennan M. R. Spiegel, MD, MSHSVA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System, David Geffen School of Medicine, UCLA, Los Angeles, CA Dr. Spiegel is the recipient of the 2007 IFFGD Research Award for Junior Investigator – Clinical Science. Dr. Spiegel’s research interests have focused on acid-peptic disorders, chronic liver disease, gastrointestinal hemorrhage, and functional bowel disorders […]
Since our inception in 1991, IFFGD has helped millions of people, providing education, assistance, and support. Each month, IFFGD creates a Digestive Health Monthly (DHM) enewsletter to keep you updated on issues that matter. This newsletter contains the latest news about treatments, research breakthroughs, and the activities of those taking steps to raise awareness. The information […]
Medically Qualifying for Social Security Benefits Gastrointestinal (GI) disorders are more common than people think. Even though almost everyone has occasional bouts of GI issues, thousands of people have chronic and severe GI disorders that can make it impossible for them to work. If you have worked in the past but can’t work now because […]
Personal Story
Hello, my name is Cathryn. I am 17 years old. I have gastroparesis and have had it for a long time now. My case is very severe and I also have chronic GERD too. Yet, I am not diabetic oor borderline. Gastroparesis has caused many delays and harsh outcomes in my young life. They do […]
Jump to Topic IBS Patients’ Experience and Unmet Needs Living with IBS can be difficult. Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a chronic and unpredictable condition. Symptoms that change over time and are hard to talk about add to the challenge of living with it. IBS affects not only each of us who suffers, but also […]
Introduction Your child has Hirschsprung’s disease. This fact sheet was written to answer some of the questions you may have. We hope the information will help you better understand the disease and its effects on your child. Hirschsprung’s disease is named after the 19th century doctor, Harald Hirschsprung, who first identified it in 1886. Prior […]