International Foundation for Gastrointestinal Disorders
Gastrointestinal (GI) Motility is defined as the movement of food through the body’s GI tract. The GI tract includes all digestive organs and begins with the mouth and ends with the anus. Another name used by healthcare providers is neurogastromotility. This refers to the relationship between your nervous system and GI tract, and the effect […]
By: Rachel Rosen, MD, MPH, Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Nutrition, Boston Children’s Hospital, Boston, MA Dr. Rosen was the 2005 recipient of the IFFGD Research Award to Pediatric Investigator, Clinical Science. Her current research focuses on the role of non-acid reflux in symptom development in children. In the studies that she and her colleagues have […]
Canadian Society of Intestinal Research (CSiR) The Canadian Society of Intestinal Research (CSiR) is a registered non-profit organization. Established on October 18, 1976, CSiR is dedicated to increasing public awareness, providing patient educational materials, spearheading patient advocacy, and funding medical research regarding all areas of the gastrointestinal tract – from reflux disease, to inflammatory bowel […]
GI Motility Testing: At a Glance Often the diagnosis of a functional GI disorder can be made with few or no tests. Sometimes tests are needed to rule out another disease. Usually some preparation is needed before the test may be done. Correct preparation for a test helps make it easier and more effective. Knowing […]
Fundraise for Digestive Health “Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.” — Margaret Mead If you or someone you know has a chronic digestive disorder, you are not alone. Millions of people of all ages know the profound effect […]
Behavioral Treatments for Gastrointestinal Disorders Presented by Laurie Keefer, PhD Dr. Laurie Keefer Watch presentation here Presentation Overview: Why do we use behavioral therapies in the management of GI conditions? There are two primary reasons why behavioral therapies are often used in GI conditions. First, GI disorders do not happen in a vacuum- they can affect our […]
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IFFGD’s IBS Patients’ Illness Experience and Unmet Needs Survey International Foundation for Gastrointestinal Disorders (IFFGD) reimplements this survey to assess the illness experience and unmet needs of patients with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Media Contact Formdocument.getElementById(‘cloake84ea5433897da912fb9064204db6bc9’).innerHTML = ”;var prefix = ‘ma’ + ‘il’ + ‘to’;var path = ‘hr’ + ‘ef’ + ‘=’;var addye84ea5433897da912fb9064204db6bc9 = ‘media’ […]
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MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C., July 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — During Gastroparesis Awareness Month, the International Foundation for Gastrointestinal Disorders (IFFGD) is proud to launch its national awareness campaign, “More Than Invisible,” to educate the public, empower patients, and increase understanding of gastroparesis—a chronic digestive disorder that affects millions of people yet often goes unrecognized. Gastroparesis, also known as delayed gastric […]