International Foundation for Gastrointestinal Disorders
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Lisa’s Personal Story: “I was finally diagnosed with this Debilitating Digestive Disorder GASTROPARESIS” I promise to make this brief. Out of no were, this nightmare began in March of 2016. It started with a simple cold and sore throat. Since I have asthma, I called the doctor for an appointment. I was in fear of […]
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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: 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Working with Your Healthcare Provider- Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) persists or recurs over time. A long-term relationship with a knowledgeable and empathetic healthcare provider or therapist can be very important. Ideally, your healthcare provider should:
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]