The application window has closed The International Foundation for Gastrointestinal Disorders (IFFGD) is pleased to announce that we are seeking applications/nominations for our 2025 Junior Academician Travel Awards. Description Fifteen (15) travel awards of up to $2,000 each are available for young clinicians and researchers focused on research in the area of gastrointestinal disorders. Basis […]
What is heartburn? Most people describe heartburn as a burning sensation in the center of the chest behind the breast bone. It may radiate upward toward the throat. It is usually caused by acid reflux in the esophagus. The lining of the esophagus is much more sensitive to acid than the stomach, which is why […]
2024 Wellness Activities Final By Point Potential
The 2024 Virtual Digestive Health Wellness & Walk held Saturday, July 6, 2024 – Saturday, July 13, 2024 is a charitable event to raise money to support gastrointestinal illness research.
Like a traditional walk, participants register to be active to get credit for steps taken during the event. However, this event goes beyond a step goal by also awarding points to participants for self-care, wellness, and outreach activities.
By adding these alternative activities, we hope that anyone that wants to participate, can participate. #Moves4GIhealth24
Personal Story
Chris’ Personal Story: “it was like someone turned off a switch in my gut” My childhood, no bowel problems. However, as I got older, here they came. First, I would be normal in my bathroom routine, then one day, it was like someone turned off a switch in my gut. I was constipated, then I’d […]
Personal Story
Gera’s Personal Story: “I am scared of developing cancer in the future.” I developed GERD and IBS about 2.5 years ago. I went through a lot of stressful life events and ever since then I’ve been suffering from neverending stomach pain/ cramping and horrible acid creeping up my throat, especially when I’m trying to sleep […]
Disorder
Growth or overgrowth of certain bacteria in the GI tract can lead to various health issues. Three common bacterial problems are: Clostridioides difficile infection (CDI) The symptoms of CDI can vary in severity. Classically it is broken into three categories: non-severe, severe and fulminant. Who is at risk for CDI? The main risk factors for […]
Disorder
The human gut microbiome is a living and dynamic ecosystem within the digestive tract that consists of trillions of microorganisms including bacteria, archaea, fungi, viruses, and protozoans. The four dominant groups that make up most of the human gut microbiome are: The composition of the gut microbiome varies throughout the digestive tract, with the stomach […]
283 When Bacteria In Your GI Tract Is A Problem