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Gastric Vascular Antral Ectasia (Watermelon Stomach): understanding this syndrome and treatment options

By keeping a detailed record of stool consistency, frequency, continence, pain, diet, medication, emotional status and exercise, a clearer understanding may start to emerge for you and/or your physician to determine the best treatment options available to you.

Use this Personal Daily Diary for 2–4 weeks to help you get the most out of your next doctor visit.

When a child is diagnosed with a severe gastrointestinal (GI) disorder, it can put financial strain on the family. Fortunately, in some cases, Social Security Disability benefits are available to help offset the financial burden caused by a child’s GI disorder. In this article, Deanna Power, Community Outreach Manager of the Disability Benefits Center, shares how the parents of a child with a chronic gastrointestinal condition can apply for social security benefits.

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) affects up to 10–15% of adults. The purposes of this publication are to present information on the symptoms of IBS, the factors that are thought to be associated with their occurrence, and address frequently asked questions. A better understanding of the causes and the various available treatment options will hopefully help individuals to find proper care and deal most effectively with their condition. #101

The goal of taking a drug to treat an illness is to help us feel better. But, what about the risk that comes with it? This fact sheet helps you look for and understand the risks as well as the benefits when considering a treatment.

Diarrhea is loose, watery stools. In cases of chronic diarrhea – diarrhea that lasts at least 4 weeks – symptoms may be continual or they may come and go. People of all ages can get diarrhea. This fact sheet describes diarrhea in adults and children, including causes, prevention, and avoiding dehydration.

Infant dyschezia is one of the childhood functional gastrointestinal disorders defined by the Rome Pediatric Working Group. The childhood functional gastrointestinal disorders are symptom based diagnoses defined by a variable combination of chronic or recurring gastrointestinal symptoms not explained by structural or biochemical abnormalities.

In this Issue:

• IBS Awareness Month
• Medical & Research News
• What are Functional GI and Motility Disorders
• An 8-Step Approach to Chronic Pain Management
• Industry Treatment News
• Sphincter of Oddi Dysfunction
• Short Bowel Syndrome
• Selecting a CAM Practitioner

Topics: DHM, DHM Magazines, IBS Awareness Month, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Sphincter of Oddi Dysfunction, FGIDs, Pain Management, Short Bowel Syndrome (SBS), Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM)

In this Issue:

• Understanding Bloating
• Medical & Research News
• Highlights from the 10th International Symposium
• IFFGD Presents 2013 Research Awards
• Meet the Researchers
• Industry Treatment News
• An Advocate’s Journey
• Books of Interest

Topics: DHM, DHM Magazines, IFFGD Symposium, Research Awards, Bloating, Research, Advocacy

For reflux disease (GERD) or chronic heartburn, a one week daily diary may help you get the most out of your next doctor visit.

It may come as a surprise to you, since it’s often regarded as a trivial condition, but irratable bowel syndrome (IBS) is one of the most burdensome chronic ailments being reported by patients in the United States today.

How do we understand the many studies that show an increase in negative moods like anxiety or depression in those suffering from functional gastrointestinal (GI) and pain conditions?