Do you have a frequently asked question, FAQ about IBS? Please send your question from our contact form. While we cannot provide specific advice, we will try to post answers to frequently asked questions (FAQ) about IBS. What does “irritable” mean? How common is IBS? Is IBS a serious illness? Is IBS forever? How do I […]
Continence—the ability to control when and where we go to the bathroom—is something most of us learn early in life and often take for granted. That is, until something goes wrong. The term incontinence refers to the loss of control. Bowel incontinence occurs when someone loses control over gas, liquid stool, or solid stool to […]
DDH Chat
2021 May DDHChat: GI Health Management Tips IFFGD – introductory tweets and remarks: The views and experiences shared by our participant are their own and do not reflect the official positions of IFFGD. Each patient is different. Always consult with your healthcare provider or a registered dietitian (RD) on a diet treatment plan that is […]
News Article
IFFGD Raises Awareness for Gastroparesis Awareness Month to Encourage “Education” For Immediate Release Media Contact Formdocument.getElementById(‘cloakadcb1f40c7abab951b0bdaa312bea5f1’).innerHTML = ”;var prefix = ‘ma’ + ‘il’ + ‘to’;var path = ‘hr’ + ‘ef’ + ‘=’;var addyadcb1f40c7abab951b0bdaa312bea5f1 = ‘media’ + ‘@’;addyadcb1f40c7abab951b0bdaa312bea5f1 = addyadcb1f40c7abab951b0bdaa312bea5f1 + ‘iffgd’ + ‘.’ + ‘org?subject=Media%20Inquiry’;var addy_textadcb1f40c7abab951b0bdaa312bea5f1 = ‘Media Contact Form’;document.getElementById(‘cloakadcb1f40c7abab951b0bdaa312bea5f1’).innerHTML += ‘‘+addy_textadcb1f40c7abab951b0bdaa312bea5f1+’‘; IFFGD 414-964-1799 […]
Testimony
On May 11, 2015, Tegan Gaetano took part in and presented the following comments on behalf of IFFGD members at the FDA Patient-Focused Drug Development public meeting on Functional GI Disorders: Good afternoon. My name is Tegan Gaetano. I work for a patient advocacy organization, the International Foundation for Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders, or IFFGD. I […]
Testimony
On May 2, 2002 IFFGD Founder and President Nancy J. Norton presented the following testimony regarding Fiscal Year 2003 Irritable Bowel Syndrome Research to the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health & Human Services, Education and Related Agencies: Chairman Regula and members of the Subcommittee, thank you for the opportunity to present this written statement […]
News Article
IFFGD will raise awareness for Gastroparesis during August to shed light on those impacted and how to advocate as a community MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C., July 8, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — This August, during Gastroparesis Awareness Month, patients, caregivers, healthcare professionals, and advocates across the country are coming together under the theme “Advocating for Gastroparesis” to raise awareness, support one another, and […]
Share your experience of living with a digestive disorder – it can be therapeutic for you as well as others who suffer. View more stories or share your own. I have been suffering from heartburn, constipation, severe bloating and generally GI discomfort since my teenage years. I am now 33 and was finally diagnosed with […]
Report from IFFGD Research Award Winner: Sleep and Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) By: Ronnie Fass, MD Chair Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology; Head of the Esophageal and Swallowing Center, Metro Health Medical Center, Case Western University, Cleveland, OH. Dr. Fass is the recipient of the 2011 IFFGD Research Award for Senior Investigator in Clinical Science. […]