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Nutrition Strategies for Short Bowel Syndrome (SBS) Nutrition strategies aim to prevent malnutrition and dehydration and maintain the best possible nutrition status. This may include oral eating, enteral nutrition, and parenteral nutrition. All methods may be used by patients in their homes. Nutrition support specialists (registered dietitians, nurses, healthcare providers) play a key role in […]
Disorder
Chronic diarrhea has many causes. Some are caused by disease. This article focuses mostly upon those causes where you can make changes that may result in a rapid improvement. This type of diarrhea is usually painless and persistent, and there are no signs of disease such as bleeding, anemia, weight loss, or fatigue. Frequent loose […]
Personal Story
Anonymous Personal Story: Unexplained GI Bleeds, Obstructions, and Ongoing IBS Symptoms I am a 27-year-old female. My problems began ten years ago. When I was 17, I had a bowel obstruction. This seemed to happen out of nowhere, and I don’t remember having symptoms prior to this. I had no idea what was happening to […]
The application window is now closed The International Foundation for Gastrointestinal Disorders (IFFGD) is now accepting applications for the IFFGD 2026 Preceptorship Award. At IFFGD, our mission is deeply patient-centered — we are committed to improving the lives of those affected by gastrointestinal (GI) disorders. This award supports that mission by investing in the next […]
2023 Virtual Digestive Health Wellness Walk Event Self Care And Activities Points List 1 16 2023
The application window has closed The International Foundation for Gastrointestinal Disorders (IFFGD) is seeking applications for the 2025 Junior Faulty Preceptorship Award. The mission of IFFGD is patient-oriented. Our goal is to fund high-quality educational opportunities for those serving patients in the GI illness community through clinical practice and/or research. Description One award of up […]
Share your experience of living with a digestive disorder – it can be therapeutic for you as well as others who suffer. View more stories and share your own to encourage others. College life Many college-age students have written us about how disruptive to college life it is to suffer from a functional GI disorder. But […]
Personal Story
Anonymous Personal Story: “I have tried many different approaches to my diet and lifestyle to correct this issue over the years” Praise be to Jesus, Mary, and St. Joseph! St. Michael, pray for us. I began having constipation after giving birth. I was diagnosed with “pelvic prolapse” and my intestines I think are not in […]
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Solveig’s Personal Story: “It’s hard to find a joy in eating now” I guess my story is a bit all over the place. My whole body is a mess to begin with. I’m in investigation for a genetic disorder that would explain the many conditions affecting most of my body’s systems. Basically my health’s getting […]