167- (C.Diff) Clostridioides Difficile Infection
Clostridioides difficile or C. difficile is the major cause of infectious colitis and diarrhea in healthcare settings around the world. Infectious colitis is redness, swelling, and inflammation of the colon. (It was formerly known as Clostridium difficile; however, was renamed as after it was reclassified in 2016.)
IFFGD GERD Reporters Guide
Working with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, IFFGD has sponsored several annual events on the U.S. National Health Observances Calendar. In 1998, we designated the week before Thanksgiving in November as GERD Awareness Week.
GERD is thought to affect an estimated 18 to 28% of Americans, making it the most prevalent gastrointestinal (GI) disorder in the country.
GERD is a condition where stomach contents flow back (reflux) into the esophagus causing troublesome symptoms and/or possible damage to the esophagus. Heartburn and/or regurgitation are common symptoms associated with GERD.
In this guide you will find:
Background information about GERD
Information about the diagnosis and treatment of GERD
Frequently asked questions
A glossary of medical terms
Suggested story angles and reasons for writing about GERD
570-Gastric Antral Vascular Ectasia (GAVE)(Watermelon Stomach)
Understanding GAVE and Treatment Options
517 – Unexplained Chest Pain: It May Be In the Esophagus
Unexplained chest pain (UCP) located in the mid-chest area behind the breastbone is a common problem. This fact sheet describes the condition and differentiates it from coronary pain.
526-Nonulcer Dyspepsia
This fact sheet describes nonulcer dyspepsia, its causes, symptoms, and treatments, and differentiates it from other forms of dyspepsia.
101 – Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) Overview Brochure
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) affects up to 10–15% of adults. The purposes of this publication are to present information on the symptoms of IBS, the factors that are thought to be associated with their occurrence, and address frequently asked questions. A better understanding of the causes and the various available treatment options will hopefully help individuals to find proper care and deal most effectively with their condition. #101
551-Gastroparesis
Gastroparesis, also called delayed gastric emptying, is a disorder that slows or stops the movement of food from the stomach to the small intestine. This article describes gastroparesis symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment.
Gastric Antral Vascular Ectasia-IFFGD
Gastric Vascular Antral Ectasia (Watermelon Stomach): understanding this syndrome and treatment options
312-Mechanisms of Fecal Incontinence
How is anal sphincter damage during vaginal delivery related to fecal incontinence?
119- Malabsorption
The gastrointestinal tract and liver play key roles in the digestion, absorption and metabolism of nutrients. Diseases of the gastrointestinal tract and liver may profoundly disturb normal nutrition. Malabsorption refers to decreased intestinal absorption of carbohydrate, protein, fat, minerals or vitamins. There are many symptoms associated with malabsorption. Weight loss, diarrhea, greasy stools (due to high fat content), abdominal bloating and gas are suggestive of malabsorption.
507 – Functional Dysphagia
Functional dysphagia is the sensation of solid and/or liquid foods sticking, lodging, or passing abnormally through the esophagus. It is diagnosed based on symptoms present for at least three months and not associated with anatomic abnormalities, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), or well recognized motility disorders such as achalasia [difficulty swallowing due to an absence of peristaltic contractions in the esophagus].
307-Research Priorities for Fecal Incontinence: The Patient’s Perspective
Incontinence is a disorder that affects men and women of all ages, often with devastating personal and societal consequences. It can lead to social isolation, loss of employment, and institutionalization. The economic impact has been estimated at $16 to $26 billion annually in the U.S. Fecal incontinence is estimated to affect 2%-7% of adults while urinary incontinence occurs in a third of adults and is severe enough to interfere with the quality of life and work in 6%. In the IFFGD survey, IBS in the Real World, 25% of respondents with IBS reported loss of bowel control.
