What is Hirschsprung’s Disease Children with Hirschsprung’s disease are missing the nerve cells (“ganglion cells”) within the wall of their colon or rectum. These cells are responsible for the normal wave-like motion of the bowel (peristalsis), and when they are missing the stool stops and an obstruction occurs. The length of affected bowel varies, but […]
There are lots of things that affect health and illness. Some you cannot control, but some you can. This article will discuss prevention and management techniques that can help you manage your well-being. Beyond making healthy lifestyle choices, having gastroparesis will likely push you to always be looking for what does and does not help, […]
Here is a list of resources where people with gastroparesis, family members, caregivers, and others can find help or take action on behalf of those affected by gastroparesis. List of Resources IFFGD’s Dietitian Listing It is recommended that anyone with gastroparesis seek dietary counseling with a doctor and Registered Dietician to help individualize nutrition therapy […]
Constipation is a long-term condition that can impair quality of life and well-being. Living with constipation affects not only those who suffer but also many others, especially family members and friends. It also touches on relationships in the classroom, in the workplace, or in social interactions. It takes skills and strengths to deal with a […]
Gastroparesis is a long-term condition that can impair quality of life and well-being. Living with gastroparesis affects not only those who suffer but also many others, especially family members and friends. It also touches on relationships in the classroom, in the workplace, or in social interactions. It takes skills and strengths to deal with a […]
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Jan’s Personal Story: Living with IBS for Over 50 Years Hi have had IBS since I was 17 I am in my 70s now and still have to go to the loo a lot and wind and the pain is so uncomfortable and all the docs tells me it will settle but if they had […]
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About Kids GI IFFGD Events: View all events *NEW* GERD Survey This survey was developed to help us gain a deeper understanding of what patients experience living with GERD — not just in terms of symptoms, but how it affects day-to-day life, quality of care, and long-term well-being. By sharing your experience, you can help […]
About Incontinence IFFGD Events: View all events COVIDs Impact on GI With the help of patients, caregivers, and our Industry Council, IFFGD has created a survey to gain insight into the impact COVID-19 and the pandemic has had on the Gastrointestinal (GI) Illness population. We hope this will assist healthcare providers, law makers and industry […]
About Constipation IFFGD Events: View all events COVIDs Impact on GI With the help of patients, caregivers, and our Industry Council, IFFGD has created a survey to gain insight into the impact COVID-19 and the pandemic has had on the Gastrointestinal (GI) Illness population. We hope this will assist healthcare providers, law makers and industry […]
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Hernonymous Personal Story: The Toll of IBS on Mental Health Hey guys I’d like to tell us all the most traumatic and depressing experience ever with IBS, I’m a teenager in Nigeria and well most people don’t know of such a thing called ibs damn I didn’t even know about it myself until 20 minutes […]