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Report from Michael A. Pezzone, MD, PhD: Chronic Pelvic Pain and the Overlap of Pelvic Pain Disorders By: Michael A. Pezzone, MD, PhD, Assistant 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 […]

Over 1,000 new cases of Hirschsprung’s disease are diagnosed in the USA every year. More than half the children treated appropriately with surgery for Hirschsprung’s disease suffer from chronic problems with constipation, incontinence, and/or abdominal pain. Even as adults, over half will experience occasional episodes of incontinence, and 10% will endure constipation unresponsive to medical […]

Bowel incontinence is the involuntary or accidental leakage of liquid or solid stool. It is long-term (chronic) and unpredictable, and can be caused by many conditions. Learn about common causes of incontinence Some typical signs include: You notice leakage or soiling in your clothes You sometimes don’t make it to the bathroom in time You […]

Chronic heartburn is the most common symptom of GERD. Acid regurgitation (refluxed material into the mouth) is another common symptom. But numerous unusual symptoms other than heartburn may be associated with GERD. These less common symptoms may include: Belching Difficulty or pain when swallowing Waterbrash (sudden excess of saliva) Dysphagia (the sensation of food sticking […]

Effective treatment for constipation depends upon an accurate diagnosis. Unfortunately, no specific symptom(s) can be used to differentiate one cause from another, and symptoms sometimes significantly overlap. Generally, the initial treatment for someone with mild chronic constipation (CC) involves a recommendation of diet changes including increased fiber intake, or over-the-counter (OTC) medications. Some healthcare providers […]