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Support for raising awareness and improving treatment for functional gastrointestinal (GI) and motility disorders is growing, but we still have a long way to go. We have urged the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to increase their funding for research in this area, as they are still far from providing what we consider adequate support. […]

About Our Advisory Board IFFGD Advisory Board members are chosen based on their demonstrated interest and dedication to advancing the understanding of functional GI and motility disorders for the benefit of patients and the community at large. These members help support our mission which is to inform, assist, and support people affected by gastrointestinal (GI) […]

Raising awareness is critical to advance research and improve care for people affected by FGIMDs. The more we spread the word and talk openly about these conditions, the greater our ability to make connections with people who can benefit from our support and raise the funds needed to provide it.  A higher profile can translate […]

Pseudo-Obstruction and Other Primary Motility Disorders – Pediatric Presented by Nikhil Thapar, MRCP, FRCPCH, FRACP, PhD Watch presentation here Presentation Overview Primary gastrointestinal motility disorders are a heterogeneous group of disorders that affect the neuromuscular (nerve and muscle) components of the gastrointestinal tract and limit its ability to push contents along the length of its […]

In 1997 IFFGD posted the first website for functional GI disorders at www.iffgd.org. We work to improve, through education and research, the lives of the millions of people – men, women, and children – who are affected by digestive disorders. IFFGD began redesigning 7 of our 9 websites in late 2020. We successfully launched the […]

Stay Connected: Join Our Community There are many ways to stay connected with IFFGD and keep up to date with news from the GI field and other areas of the digestive health community. By signing up for our Digestive Health Monthly eNewsletter or joining the conversation on social media, you can keep yourself informed and […]

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You Can Make a Difference There are many ways you can get involved with IFFGD Advocate Connect, learn, and make a difference: your presence matters. Let’s create change—one conversation at a time!   Advocate for Digestive Health Engage Connect with others in the digestive health community. Join us during one of our annual events Events […]