Making A Surgeon A Part Of Your Health Care Team, David Mercer Surgery can be a critical part of managing certain GI conditions, but finding the right surgeon and understanding their role in your care is just as important. In this presentation, David Mercer discusses how to navigate your relationship with a surgeon, what to […]
Making Mental Health Part of Your Healthcare Team, Claire Brandon Mental health plays a crucial role in overall well-being, especially when managing chronic health conditions. In this presentation, Claire Brandon explores the connection between mental health and physical health, emphasizing why integrating mental health support into your healthcare team can improve outcomes. Discover how the […]
Patient Perspective on Constipation, Erin Slater, RDN From childhood symptoms to a career in nutrition and patient advocacy, Erin Slater, RDN, shares her journey of living with Functional Abdominal Pain Syndrome and IBS-C. Growing up in Voorhees, NJ, Erin’s early experiences with digestive issues shaped her passion for healthcare, leading her to study Nutritional Science […]
During Spring 2023, IFFGD worked with PhD and Public Health student Makenna Lenover to develop IBS Infographic visual content for the aboutibs.org website
Personal Story
Kaylee’s Personal Story: Constipation and IBS I think I was a sensitive, anxious person from the moment I was born. After my parents took me home, I slept a LOT for about a week straight before finally beginning to take in the world around me. And take it in I did—all of it, all the […]
What Are The Benefits and Risks Of GERD Treatments? A plain-language publication from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) compare the benefits and risks of treatments for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). The 2011 publication, Comparative Effectiveness of Management Strategies for Adults with Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease, is […]
Frequently asked questions (FAQ) are answered by: J. Patrick Waring, M.D., Digestive Healthcare of Georgia, Atlanta, Georgia If no Barrett’s was found, do I need another endoscopy? Question I underwent an endoscopic exam about 1 year ago and was diagnosed with GERD (but not Barrett’s). Do I need another endoscopy? How can I tell if […]
Personal Story
My Son’s Personal Story: Mother and Son became a team! While the topic of IBS is rather personal in nature sharing my son’s story here is the hope it will help someone else out there so they don’t experience the same added conditions. Early symptoms were directly correlated to stressful events with a change in […]
The following article discusses surgical treatments for GERD. Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is defined as the back-flow of stomach contents into the esophagus causing undesirable symptoms and potentially resulting in esophageal damage. Symptoms of GERD The most common symptom of GERD is heartburn. This is an uncomfortable burning sensation felt in the middle of the […]
The goals of GERD treatment are: To bring the symptoms under control so that the individual feels better; heal the esophagus of inflammation or injury; manage or prevent complications such as Barrett’s esophagus or stricture; and maintain the symptoms of GERD in remission so that daily life is unaffected or minimally affected by reflux. A […]