275 – Common Questions About Pain in Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
Chronic pain is the dominant symptom experienced by people who see a doctor for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). This shortened version of IFFGD article Understanding and Managing Pain in IBS, by Douglas Drossman, MD reviews how pain is expressed in individuals with IBS and why and what can be done about it.
512 – Questions and Answers About PPI Medications and GERD
Answers to these questions: What are the differences between the proton pump inhibitors (PPIs)? What are the common medications that may affect the tone of the lower esophageal sphincter (LES)? Revised and updated 2012.
556-Brochure: Gastroparesis (Delayed Gastric Emptying)
This publication addresses frequently asked questions and provides an overview intended to help patients and family members understand gastroparesis; what it is, and how it is treated and managed.
559-Common Questions About Gastroparesis (Delayed Gastric Emptying)
This publication addresses commonly asked questions about gastroparesis, a condition where symptoms occur and the stomach empties too slowly. No blockage is evident. The delayed emptying is confirmed by a test.
557-Common Questions About Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
This publication addresses commonly asked questions about GERD, a condition where stomach contents flow back (reflux) into the esophagus (food tube) causing troublesome symptoms and/or possible damage to the esophagus. GERD is a chronic disease for which long-term medical therapy is usually effective.
264-Common Questions About Functional Abdominal Pain Syndrome (FAPS)
This publication addresses commonly asked questions about FAPS, a condition of abdominal (belly) pain that is long-term or keeps coming back. The pain is not linked with changes in bowel pattern – constipation and/or diarrhea.
237-Dyssynergic Defecation: Questions and Answers About a Common Cause of Chronic Constipation
Constipation affects nearly everyone at some point in their lives. Constipation that occurs now and then may result from many factors such as dietary changes, some medicines, or inactivity or travel and will generally respond to simple lifestyle measures. But constipation that is long-lasting or keeps coming back (chronic) may require more effort to diagnose and treat. When that happens, a trip to the doctor is in order to find out the cause and develop a treatment plan.
197 – Common Questions About Constipation: Myths and Misconceptions
Is there a danger from constipation that stool can remain for too long a time period in the colon? Can this cause other disease?
Can changes in hormones cause constipation?
Is constipation caused by low intake of fiber or fluid?
Is the long-term use of stimulant laxatives for constipation unhealthy or unsafe? Are stimulant laxatives habit forming?
This article addresses various myths and misconceptions about constipation and its treatment. Though most of these issues are well understood by the medical practice community, they persist among the general public and are still promoted by those who are uninformed.
105 – Functional Diarrhea – Some Answers to Often Asked Questions
Overview of functional diarrhea, including answers to the following questions: What is diarrhea? What are functional bowel disorders? Is functional diarrhea the same as irritable bowel syndrome? What is the cause of functional diarrhea? What treatments are available for functional diarrhea? Revised and updated 2009.
