Watch Now A special thanks to all who joined us for this event! IFFGD’S Advocacy Event Details IFFGD’s 2024 Education and Advocacy Event was held April 14-15, 2024. This complimentary event was designed to educate the community about access to healthcare and treatment. We aimed to guide individuals on how to best advocate for themselves […]
In February 2024, the International Foundation for Gastrointestinal Disorders (IFFGD) awarded its first preceptorship grant of $5,000 to an early career physician with an interest in the clinical aspects of functional gastrointestinal (GI) and motility disorders. The grant is for a four-week visit to a medical center with expertise in these disorders. We are pleased […]
Personal Story
Carol’s Personal Story: “I’ve had massive stress in my life over the past few years and my IBS has become a battle.” I’m 59 and I’ve probably had IBS since I was a child. It’s just something I’ve always lived with. Stomach pain, bloating, nausea. It comes and goes but gets worse if I’m facing […]
Personal Story
Kat’s Personal Story: “Medical doctors can be so cruel and unhelpful when it comes to giving advice and seeking solutions for IBS” My story began in the 1980’s & 90’s, but gastro issues tend to manifest throughout my family, my grandfather had diverticulitis, so did my mom, my uncle had problems with his esophageal sphincter […]
Disorder
Growth or overgrowth of certain bacteria in the GI tract can lead to various health issues. Three common bacterial problems are: Clostridioides difficile infection (CDI) The symptoms of CDI can vary in severity. Classically it is broken into three categories: non-severe, severe and fulminant. Who is at risk for CDI? The main risk factors for […]