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Kiran’s Personal Story: “I have been struggling with IBS for the last 15 years” I am 35 year old woman and have been struggling with IBS for the last 15 years .it all started just like gas problem.i farted during a class session. So much of embarrassment. Those days I had some huge stress in […]
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Brenda’s Personal Story- Gastroparesis and Emetophobia I thought my life couldn’t possibly get any worse. Yes, I have an amazing husband and three awesome kids ranging from age 13-22.Sometime around February of 2014 I was called to come into my doctor’s office immediately. He walked in the room and had two boxes in his one […]
Physician Introduction on Short Bowel Syndrome (SBS) and Intestinal Failure Presented by Adam Stein, MD Dr. Adam Stein Watch presentation here Presentation Overview Physician Introduction on Short Bowel Syndrome and Intestinal FailureAdam C. Stein, MDNorthwestern Medicine Everyone needs to stay nourished and hydrated to survive. If we don’t get enough fluids or nutrition, eventually our […]
Effects of FODMAPs on the Gut – Fluid Changes and Production of Intestinal Gas There is new evidence that suggests that the benefits of a particular diet depend on the gut microbial composition. We need a better idea of what a specific diet does to the gut microbes and microbial metabolites, and how these substances […]
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Dan’s Personal Story: Overcoming Lifelong GI Struggles and GERD Through Functional Medicine I wanted to share my story and offer hope for individuals who are suffering from IBS, Crohn’s, Colitis, Acid Reflux, or any other digestive issues. I was born with gut issues in 1970. The problems started when I was 4 when I would […]
Satish Rao, M.D Medical College of Georgia, Augusta, GA Dr. Rao is the 2009 recipient of the IFFGD Research Award Senior Investigator – Clinical Science. His research interests focus on the pathophysiology and treatment of IBS, constipation and fecal incontinence and visceral pain, particularly esophageal chest pain. He has pioneered several new techniques of evaluating […]
2019 Latin Ambassador Program Recognizing the importance of improving awareness and care of children impacted by chronic gastrointestinal (GI) illnesses, IFFGD was pleased to announce its 2019 Latin Ambassadors to five leading pediatric gastroenterologists. These Ambassadors were recognized during the LASPHGAN session of NASHPGAN in 2019. The inaugural Ambassadors are intended to raise awareness and […]
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Gastroparesis the beginning. I believe my journey began in 1989 with the first migraine, but I didn’t realize it. The first migraine I had was a reaction to Indocin. I thought, at the time! And it may very well have been! What you also need to know? Is that I was an avid exerciser, biker, […]
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Gastroparesis the beginning. I believe my journey began in 1989 with the first migraine, but I didn’t realize it. The first migraine I had was a reaction to Indocin. I thought, at the time! And it may very well have been! What you also need to know? Is that I was an avid exerciser, biker, […]
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I have been dealing with “undiagnosed” digestive issues since I was 25. I have spent a majority of my 20’s and now the beginning of my 30’s suffering and living a life controlled by digestive motility disorders.It all started with not being able to go to the bathroom for weeks at a time, nausea, noticeable […]
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Deb’s Personal Story: Gastroparesis the beginning. I believe my journey began in 1989 with the first migraine, but I didn’t realize it. The first migraine I had was a reaction to Indocin. I thought, at the time! And it may very well have been! What you also need to know? Is that I was an […]