Gastroesophageal reflux is the backflow of stomach contents into the esophagus. Under normal circumstances, the lower esophageal sphincter (LES) acts like a valve to prevent backflow. During the first year, “spitting up” is a normal phenomena in infants. It generally takes about a year for the LES to mature. If reflux persists beyond the first […]
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Kiran’s Personal Story: “I have been struggling with IBS for the last 15 years” I am 35 year old woman and have been struggling with IBS for the last 15 years .it all started just like gas problem.i farted during a class session. So much of embarrassment. Those days I had some huge stress in […]
The Burdens, Concerns, and Quality of Life of Adults with Gastroparesis Gastroparesis is a long-term (chronic) medical condition in which certain symptoms occur and the stomach does not empty properly. The clinical descriptions of patients with gastroparesis are mostly drawn from study of patients at academic medical centers, which are often taking care of the […]
Chronic symptoms for gastroparesis include: Abdominal pain/discomfort – dull to sharp pain in the upper stomach area that occurs inside the belly, often in the stomach or intestines. Nausea– a feeling of sickness felt in the abdomen, stomach, chest, or head with the feeling of needing to vomit. vomiting– bringing food back up from the […]
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Casseyna’s Personal Story: “I’m 19 years old now and IBS still runs my life” From as far back as I can remember, I’ve had digestive issues. I remember being 2 and 3 years old, rolling around on the floor in agony while screaming and crying. As a baby the doctor told my mom I had […]
Tina’s Journey with Functional GI Disorders By Tina Aswani-Omprakash April 1, 2021 I had struggled with severe constipation all my life until I suddenly didn’t. I was hit with severe bouts of diarrhea and rectal bleeding in 2006 and was diagnosed with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) at the age of 22. Since then, it’s been […]
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Session ONE: Finding Help Through Support Groups on Facebook Session TWO: In-person and Online Support Groups Session THREE: Developing a Comprehensive Support System Session FOUR: Advocacy Education Session FIVE: Finding Support from Government Agencies Sunday, March 21st, 2021 Session ONE: Finding Help Through Support Groups on Facebook Many people have a difficult time finding a Facebook […]
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IFFGD shares tips on how to prepare for an appointment with your physician this GERD Awareness Week For Immediate Release Media Contact IFFGD (414) 964-1799 Milwaukee, WI, November 23, 2015 – Heartburn can be a pretty ordinary thing, especially when people are eating large meals during the holiday season. But, what if your heartburn gets […]
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IFFGD Celebrates 20 Years of Raising GERD Awareness For Immediate Release Media Contact Form IFFGD 414-964-1799 MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C., Nov. 25, 2019 — 1 in 5 people suffer from gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) in the United States and close to 5 million people are admitted into the hospital each year for chest pains. Half of […]
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GERD is More Than Simple Heartburn Tips on When to See a Doctor For Immediate Release Media Contact Form IFFGD 414-964-1799 MILWAUKEE, WI (November 15, 2016) – Occasional heartburn is quite common, especially after eating large meals during the holiday season. But, not all heartburn is the same. It is important to distinguish simple, occasional […]
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