Disorder
Food allergies are an immune system response by which the body creates antibodies as a reaction to certain food. Symptoms similar to those of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) include diarrhea and abdominal pain. Other symptoms can include vomiting, hives, itching, swelling of the lips, tightness in the throat, and wheezing. Allergic symptoms usually occur within […]
Watch this episode of the IFFGD series, 5 Minutes in GI, to hear Christine Scarcello, MS, RD, CNSC answer the question What is the Difference Between a Food Allergy and a Food Intolerance? To learn more about Christine Scarcello, MS, RD, CNSC visit https://iffgd.org/resources/dietitian-listing/christine-l-scarcello/ Read More about Food Allergy and Intolerance Check out https://iffgd.org/gi-disorders…
DDW 2019 GI Research on the Road with Dr. Eswaran: The Differences in Food Allergies and Intolerances Welcome to GI Research on the Road. In this episode, Dr. Shanti Eswaran discusses the differences in food allergies & intolerances. For more information about Digestive Disease Week (DDW), visit: https://iffgd.org/events/…
Publication
The gastrointestinal tract and liver play key roles in the digestion, absorption and metabolism of nutrients. Diseases of the gastrointestinal tract and liver may profoundly disturb normal nutrition. Malabsorption refers to decreased intestinal absorption of carbohydrate, protein, fat, minerals or vitamins. There are many symptoms associated with malabsorption. Weight loss, diarrhea, greasy stools (due to high fat content), abdominal bloating and gas are suggestive of malabsorption.
Disorder
Malabsorption refers to decreased intestinal absorption of carbohydrate, protein, fat, minerals or vitamins. There are many symptoms associated with malabsorption. Weight loss, diarrhea, greasy stools (due to high fat content), abdominal bloating and gas are suggestive of malabsorption. Vitamin and mineral deficiencies resulting from malabsorption may cause glossitis (sore tongue), cheilosis (a fissuring and dry […]
Disorder
Lactose is a sugar found in milk and other dairy products. Lactose intolerance is a condition where symptoms occur after digesting this milk sugar. Symptoms are produced when lactose is not adequately absorbed in the digestive tract. Symptoms experienced after eating or drinking lactose-containing foods and beverages may include: watery stool or diarrhea abdominal cramps […]
About FDA The FDA is one of the United States government’s regulatory agencies. As the name implies, this agency oversees a broad range of topics that pertain to food and drugs. This includes most food and drink we consume and medications that are available over-the-counter or by prescription. Specific foods included are dietary supplements, bottled […]
Publication
Congenital sucrase-isomaltase deficiency (CSID) is a genetic disorder that affects a person’s ability to digest certain sugars. This fact sheet provides an overview of CSID, including symptoms, causes, and treatment.
Here are some tips to help you decide what foods to eat and what foods to avoid. General dietary recommendations for gastroparesis include: Eat smaller, more frequent meals Eat less fatty foods Avoid fiber Avoid foods that cannot be chewed well Foods that are generally encouraged include: Breads, cereals, crackers, ground or pureed meats Vegetables […]
Disorder
Everyone has gas in the digestive tract, but people often believe normal passage of gas to be excessive. Most foods that contain carbohydrates such as fiber, starches and sugars have essential nutrients that your body turns into glucose to give you the energy to function. By contrast, these same food nutrients may be causing your […]
2022 Norton Education Series: Irritable Bowel Syndrome Event Exhibitor: Atlantia Atlantia Clinical Trials is a world class contract research organization serving the functional food and nutrition industry. We conduct human clinical studies on nutraceuticals, probiotics, supplements, microbiomes, and other elements of food and nutrition to determine human health impacts. Founded in Ireland in 2012 and […]