Disorder
What is GERD? Gastroesophageal reflux disease develops when the back-flow (reflux) of stomach contents causes troublesome symptoms and/or complications. Serious health problems can result if it is not treated properly. The most frequent symptoms of GERD are, heartburn and acid regurgitation. Self-diagnosis can lead to mistreatment. Consultation with a physician is essential to properly diagnose […]
Personal Story
Anneli’s Personal Story: Facing a Lifetime Battle with Chronic GERD I have suffered from nausea and stomach aches my entire life. But I did not tell anyone about it until 2008. My parents were aware of these symptoms, but it is difficult to really figure out what’s wrong with you when you’re just a child. […]
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I am now 61 and have suffered with chronic constipation for over 20 years. I’ve managed over the years but as of 10 years ago, I’ve used psyillium, miralax, and milk of magnesia as a laxative. Over the past year I’ve noticed that my bowel habits have changed. I complained to my Gastro doc, but […]
Personal Story
Adam’s Personal Story: Navigating Life with IBS, GERD, and the Battle for Understanding First off thanks to all of you that have shared your stories on here. Very nice to know that i’m not alone in all of this. As for my story, I’m 29 years old. I was diagnosed with IBS following a colonoscopy […]
Disorder
Systemic Mastocytosis (SM) can affect many parts of the body, and it may look different from one person to another. To better understand how this condition presents, it’s helpful to distinguish between symptoms and manifestations—two related but different terms that describe how SM shows up in the body. What’s the Difference Between Symptoms and Manifestations? […]
2014 Recipient of IFFGD Grant for Research of Idiopathic Gastroparesis Leo Cheng, PhD This episode is hosted by IFFGD’s Hayley McCorkle and features our 2014 Grant Winner Dr. Leo Cheng. Dr. Cheng is a professor and bioengineer in Auckland, New Zealand. His research focuses on using bioengineering techniques to understand what happens in your gut […]
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Catie’s Personal Stories: IBS- “Chronic illness doesn’t discriminate” Im a 18 year old female, currently in my 5th flare, since I was little I’ve always dealt with severe IBS symptoms, it wasn’t until I was skipping school due to the pain, that I was diagnosed with IBS, things just got worse from here, it was […]
In 2022, the International Foundation for Gastrointestinal Disorders (IFFGD) awarded a $30,000 Nancy and Bill Norton research Grant to Dr. Judy Nee from Harvard University. The winning proposal for research that would ultimately lead to improvements in the understanding of IBS, its pathophysiology, and the care of patients. Dr. Judy Nee Dr. Nee is the […]
Personal Story
Kathy’s Personal Story: Acid Reflux and GERD I started feeling sick about 6 month before the pandemic hit. Unfortunately, my symptoms are virtually identical to Covid symptoms, and I had never heard of acid reflux or GERD before. I got a chronic cough, and post nasal drip, initially. After close to a year, I went […]
2022 Latin Ambassadors Recognizing the importance of improving awareness and care of children impacted by chronic gastrointestinal (GI) illnesses, IFFGD was pleased to announce its 2022 Ambassadors to four leading pediatric gastroenterologists. These Ambassadors were recognized during the LASPHGAN session of NASHPGAN in November 2021. The inaugural Ambassadors are intended to raise awareness and improve […]
Personal Story
Kathy’s Personal Story: Acid Reflux and GERD I started feeling sick about 6 month before the pandemic hit. Unfortunately, my symptoms are virtually identical to Covid symptoms, and I had never heard of acid reflux or GERD before. I got a chronic cough, and post nasal drip, initially. After close to a year, I went […]
Personal Story
I am now 61 and have suffered with chronic constipation for over 20 years. I’ve managed over the years but as of 10 years ago, I’ve used psyillium, miralax, and milk of magnesia as a laxative. Over the past year I’ve noticed that my bowel habits have changed. I complained to my Gastro doc, but […]