International Foundation for Gastrointestinal Disorders
Introduction: Overview of the Gastrointestinal (GI) System Presented by Shanti Eswaran, MD Dr. Shanti Eswaran Watch presentation here Presentation Overview Our digestive system is made up of a series of organs that allows our bodies to absorb nutrients and water from the food we eat. As food travels through the digestive system it is broken […]
Dietary and Nutritional Recommendations for Patients with Dumping Syndrome (Rapid Gastric Emptying) Dumping syndrome describes a collection of symptoms that occurs when food is emptied too quickly from the stomach. When this happens, the small intestine is filled with undigested food that is not adequately prepared to permit efficient absorption of nutrients. Dumping syndrome is […]
Disorder
The most common treatments to reduce the discomfort of gas are changing diets, taking medicines, and reducing the amount of air swallowed. Diet Changes That May Help Gas Avoiding fermentable vegetables/carbohydrates like beans, broccoli, cabbage, and some artificial sweeteners like sorbitol (which is found in gum, candies, and some soft drinks) can lessen the amount […]
Examples of motility disorders of the esophagus that are described below include gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), dysphagia, achalasia, and functional chest pain. The function of the esophagus (food tube) is to transport food from the mouth to the stomach. Synchronized (peristaltic) contractions follow each swallow to accomplish this task. Between swallows, the esophagus usually does […]
One function of the stomach is to grind food into smaller particles and mix it with digestive juices so the food can be absorbed when it reaches the small intestine. The stomach normally empties its contents into the intestine at a controlled rate. The stomach has three types of contractions: There are rhythmic, 3 per […]
Certain foods are known to stimulate gut reactions in general, and in those with bowel incontinence, or accidental bowel leakage (ABL), eating too much of these might provoke unwanted reactions. For example, meals that are too large or high in fat, fried foods, coffee, caffeine, or alcohol may provoke symptoms of abdominal cramps and diarrhea. […]
Personal Story
Olena’s Personal Story: “GERD sufferer for nearly 3 years: searching for an answer” TL;DRGERD sufferer for nearly 3 years. Been on Famotidine daily, now Omeprazole. Had an Upper Endoscopy that showed mild gastritis without H.Pylori, Ulcers, or Barrett’s Esophagus. Trying to take a food allergy blood test next to figure out why symptoms remain despite […]
Personal Story
Olena’s Personal Story: “GERD sufferer for nearly 3 years: searching for an answer” TL;DRGERD sufferer for nearly 3 years. Been on Famotidine daily, now Omeprazole. Had an Upper Endoscopy that showed mild gastritis without H.Pylori, Ulcers, or Barrett’s Esophagus. Trying to take a food allergy blood test next to figure out why symptoms remain despite […]
The general function of the small intestine is the absorption of the food we eat. During and after a meal, the intestine normally shows very irregular or unsynchronized contractions. The contractions move the food content back and forth and mix it with the digestive enzymes that are secreted into the intestine. However, these contractions are […]
Personal Story
Gabby’s Personal Story: Diabetic Gastroparesis I was diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes when I was 19 years old. I had to change my lifestyle in order to be healthy and get in under control! I began eating healthy and working out, therefore losing weight and for the most part doing good! Recently, it happened overnight, […]