If you experience incontinence (loss of bowel control, involuntary or accidental bowel leakage) here are some things you need to know: You are not alone – bowel incontinence is common in men and women across all ages You do not have to just “live with it” Some medical conditions that cause bowel incontinence can be […]
Lower GI Series: Barium Enema A lower GI series, or barium enema, uses x-rays to diagnose problems in the large intestine, which includes the colon and rectum. The lower GI series may show problems like abnormal growths, ulcers, polyps, diverticuli, and colon cancer. Before taking x-rays of your colon and rectum, the radiologist will put […]
Chronic symptoms for gastroparesis include: Abdominal pain/discomfort – dull to sharp pain in the upper stomach area that occurs inside the belly, often in the stomach or intestines. Nausea– a feeling of sickness felt in the abdomen, stomach, chest, or head with the feeling of needing to vomit. vomiting– bringing food back up from the […]
About Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) IFFGD Events: Join IFFGD’s Annual Health and Wellness Event and help us raise money for GI research! The 2025 event will be August 23, 2025 – August 30, 2025. Register Now View all events IFFGD’s Current Surveys COVIDs Impact on GI With the help of patients, caregivers, and our Industry […]
About GI Motility IFFGD Events: Join IFFGD’s Annual Health and Wellness Event and help us raise money for GI research! The 2025 event will be August 23, 2025 – August 30, 2025. Register Now View all events COVIDs Impact on GI With the help of patients, caregivers, and our Industry Council, IFFGD has created a […]
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