International Foundation for Gastrointestinal Disorders
DDH Chat
2021 May DDHChat: GI Health Management Tips IFFGD – introductory tweets and remarks: The views and experiences shared by our participant are their own and do not reflect the official positions of IFFGD. Each patient is different. Always consult with your healthcare provider or a registered dietitian (RD) on a diet treatment plan that is […]
Here is a list of books that provide information on a variety of topics relating to gastrointestinal disorders and digestive health. Consult with your physician or other qualified healthcare professional before taking action based on information in these publications. Click any title for details and a link to purchase. Pull: How Gravity Shapes Your Body, […]
Disorder
Progressive GI Symptoms: Could it be Scleroderma? Functional gastrointestinal (GI) disorders are extremely common. However, on rare occasions, people thought to have a functional GI disorder can develop progressive GI symptoms from another underlying condition. This is truly rare, but when symptoms do not respond as expected, or if symptoms get worse and worse despite […]
Disorder
Watch Now Treatment options for patients with abdomino-phrenic dyssynergia (APD) Abdominal distension occurs when the abdominal or belly area visibly expands. In most patients, distension develops during daily activity and tends to lessen or disappear after a night’s rest. Many people with gastrointestinal (GI) illnesses experience visible abdominal distension. Is It Bloating or Distension? Bloating […]