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IFFGD will raise awareness for Gastroparesis during August to shed light on those impacted and how to advocate as a community MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C., July 8, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — This August, during Gastroparesis Awareness Month, patients, caregivers, healthcare professionals, and advocates across the country are coming together under the theme “Advocating for Gastroparesis” to raise awareness, support one another, and […]
Share your experience of living with a digestive disorder – it can be therapeutic for you as well as others who suffer. View more stories or share your own. I have been suffering from heartburn, constipation, severe bloating and generally GI discomfort since my teenage years. I am now 33 and was finally diagnosed with […]
Report from IFFGD Research Award Winner: Sleep and Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) By: Ronnie Fass, MD Chair Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology; Head of the Esophageal and Swallowing Center, Metro Health Medical Center, Case Western University, Cleveland, OH. Dr. Fass is the recipient of the 2011 IFFGD Research Award for Senior Investigator in Clinical Science. […]
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The International Foundation for Gastrointestinal Disorders (IFFGD) Acknowledges December as Constipation Awareness Month MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C., Dec. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Constipation is a prevalent health issue that affects up to 20% of adults and 16% of children in the United States, yet it often remains a silent concern due to social stigma. Those affected frequently report that their […]
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