Pennsylvania Advocate I first became ill during my freshman year at college, and if you would have told me then that I would find a passion for being a patient advocate, I wouldn’t have believed you (or even knew such a position existed). As is often the case with GI disease, I was diagnosed with […]
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Medications for SBS In recent years, pharmacological hormonal therapy (the use of hormones in medical treatment) has been introduced aiming to stimulate intestinal adaptation after intestinal resections. Clinical research involving growth hormone, glutamine, and glucagon-like peptide 2 growth hormone (GLP-2) have been studied for the treatment of SBS. Teduglutide (Gattex ®), a recombinant analog of […]
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Intestinal pseudo-obstruction (CIP) is a rare condition with symptoms like those caused by a bowel obstruction, or blockage. But when the intestines are examined, no blockage is found. Instead, the symptoms are due to nerve (visceral neuropathy) or muscle (visceral myopathy) problems that affect the movement of food, fluid, and air through the intestines. The […]
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Examples of functional GI and motility disorders which affect the upper GI tract, from the esophagus to the stomach, include: Examples of symptoms in upper GI disorders include: Heartburn Difficulty swallowing Stomach pain Nausea Vomiting Problems in the passage of food Any combination of these symptoms Visit our other sites About Constipation About IBS About […]
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Examples of functional GI and motility disorders which affect the lower GI tract – from the small intestine/bowel, to the large intestine/bowel or colon, to the rectum – include: Examples of symptoms in lower GI disorders include: Abdominal pain or discomfort Bloating or distension Diarrhea Constipation Accidental stool leakage or incontinence Problems in the passage […]
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Nearly everyone experiences unwanted digestive issues now and again. Sometimes these may be minor, other times they may be very disruptive. A number of symptoms that occur together may characterize irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), or another functional GI disorder. Whether or not digestive symptoms arise from functional GI disorders, there may […]
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Functional gastrointestinal (GI) and motility disorders in kids and teens include a variety of digestive disorders that occur in children from birth to 18-years-old. The disorders may interfere with daily functioning and include symptoms such as pain, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, problems in the passage of food or feces, or a combination of symptoms. Some […]
Personal Story
Anonymous Personal Story: Struggling with Constipation and IBS Symptoms I’ve came across this website by doing research on the symptoms and issues I’ve been having. A couple of years ago, I started to have bouts of constipation. I didn ‘t think much of it. I would just treat the symptoms with a laxative as needed. […]
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I am now 61 and have suffered with chronic constipation for over 20 years. I’ve managed over the years but as of 10 years ago, I’ve used psyillium, miralax, and milk of magnesia as a laxative. Over the past year I’ve noticed that my bowel habits have changed. I complained to my Gastro doc, but […]
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Maria’s Personal Story: Managing IBS-D Hello…I am a 49 year old female who has suffered from IBS-D since High School, so for a very long time! Over the years I have had many bad episodes and tried many diets, medications, talk therapy, you name it. My life got much worse when I had to have […]
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of irritable bowel syndrome and inflammation in the stomach due to gastritis. I am at my witts end as to what will help me. The doctors have prescribed an array of medication including anti-depressants which none are working. The specialist at the hospital has given me no advice other than use your medication and trial […]
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The Worst Nightmare of an IBS Sufferer: Don’t worry, you WILL laugh at me, and it is okay. Part of my coping is my ability to laugh at some of the unfortunate incidences associated with IBS. My boyfriend and I went on our weekly date night. I knew something was brewing when we sat down, […]