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IFFGD’s Nancy and Bill Norton Research Program 📄Apply Now for the 2026 IFFGD Research Grant, Preceptorship Award and Travel Award 2026 Research Grant 2026 Preceptorship Award 2026 Travel Awards Learn more about IFFGD’s Nancy and Bill Norton Research Program by clicking the buttons below.   timeline of all of IFFGD’s previously funded research initiatives Research […]

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Rebecca’s Personal Story

Rebecca’s Personal Story: “WE ARE GASTROPARESIS WARRIORS!!” Hi my name is Rebecca and I was diagnosed with Mild Gastroparesis in 2006. I have always suffered with constipation from childhood and was very familiar with laxatives growing up. I also had a lot of tummy aches. However when I became a young adult; I found a […]

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Amber’s Personal Story

Amber’s Personal Story: IBS – three letters that used to control my life. Through her blog, Eats and Exercise by Amber, and by becoming the face of the Irritable Bowel Syndrome Outcome Study (IBSOS), Awareness Ambassador, Amber has worked to raise awareness of IBS and encourage hope and perseverance in all those suffering with the […]

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Rebecca’s Personal Story

Rebecca’s Personal Story: “WE ARE GASTROPARESIS WARRIORS!!” Hi my name is Rebecca and I was diagnosed with Mild Gastroparesis in 2006. I have always suffered with constipation from childhood and was very familiar with laxatives growing up. I also had a lot of tummy aches. However when I became a young adult; I found a […]

Read More at AboutGastroparesis.org

IBS in Women

Over a decade ago, investigators noted that approximately half of the women attending a gynecology clinic had symptoms (e.g., abdominal pain, change in bowel pattern) compatible with a diagnosis of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). What can be said about IBS in Women? Since that study, a number of other studies have demonstrated a higher prevalence […]

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What is IBS?

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a gastrointestinal (GI) condition that causes recurrent attacks of abdominal pain or discomfort in association with bowel habits. This condition affects up to 5-10% of individuals worldwide and it can affect children and adults of both genders. Although irritable bowel syndrome does not shorten a person’s life span, it is […]

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Neurologic Disease or Injury

The main functions of the colon and anorectum (collectively known as the large intestine) are to mix and absorb water from ingested material, to store fecal wastes, and to eliminate them voluntarily at a suitable time. A wide variety of neurologic diseases (disorders involving the nervous system) can affect colonic and anorectal function and are […]

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Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome

CVS is a chronic disease marked by severe, recurrent episodes of nausea and vomiting in a person who is otherwise healthy. CVS episodes often flip-flop with states of wellness. Vomiting may occur every 5-10 minutes for several hours during an episode. On average, CVS episodes last 3-7 days but vary with each person. An episode […]

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Hirschsprung’s Disease

At a Glance Hirschsprung’s disease is a rare condition that people are born with Symptoms usually appear in newborns, but may also appear in childhood or adulthood Diagnosis is usually made within the first few months or years of life Sometimes diagnosis is made in adulthood Tests confirm the diagnosis Treatment is surgical Some symptoms […]

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