255 – What is IBS?
IBS is the most common of the functional disorders of the digestive tract. It is characterized by chronic abdominal pain and irregular bowel movements. #255
546-Laryngeal Pharyngeal Reflux (LPR)
Many patients with throat discomfort are surprised when they are told that they have laryngeal pharyngeal reflux (LPR). Gastric acid can cause significant inflammation when it falls on the vocal cords. If this happens repeatedly, a person can be left with a number of bothersome throat problems, such as hoarseness, frequent throat clearing, coughing, or the sensation that there is something stuck in their throat. Many patients with LPR do not have any of the typical GERD symptoms. This has lead to some controversies and misunderstandings about LPR.
313-Bowel Incontinence and Aging
Easy Read Format. Many things happen as we age that makes a loss of bowel control more likely. Illness, injury, changes in bowel habits and other factors affect the ability to stay in control. Loss of bowel control is surprisingly common. It happens to a lot of people. There are a number of ways to be helped. This pamphlet will help you understand what is wrong and what you can do about it.
Also available offline as a glossy color brochure (3.5″ x 8.5″). Contact IFFGD for details.
This publication is also available in Spanish.
534-Introduction to Gastroparesis
Gastroparesis is a disorder in which the stomach empties very slowly. The delay in stomach emptying can result in bothersome symptoms that interfere with a patient’s life. This article reviews symptoms, tests, and treatments for gastroparesis.
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.
501 – GERD Brochure
This publication provides an in-depth overview of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) including information about the nature of GERD, how to recognize the disease, and how to treat it. Written in collaboration by IFFGD and physicians noted for their knowledge about GERD. Newly revised and updated 2010.
Also available offline as a glossy color brochure (3.5″ x 8.5″). Contact IFFGD for details.
527 – Barrett’s Esophagus
Norman Barrett was a pathologist. In 1950, he described an abnormality in the lining of the lower esophagus that bears his name (i.e., Barrett’s esophagus). We now believe that it is due to severe, longstanding, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Significantly, most people with GERD have no such abnormality. Nevertheless, the presence of Barrett’s esophagus is an important observation since those who have it are at greater than normal risk of developing cancer of the esophagus. A review of diagnosis, management, and treatment. Revised and updated 2012.
170-What is Constipation Anyway?
Notions of bowel habit lie in the eyes of the beholders. Constipation is one of the most difficult gut symptoms to define. Patients, physicians, and physiologists have different views of the condition. The difficulty lies in the many, but variably present, features of constipation. Since more than 98% of people have at least 3 bowel movements per week, less is often invoked as abnormal. Many manage happily with less, while others within that range are decidedly uncomfortable with what they believe is constipation. Reviewed and updated 2009.
801- Chronic Intestinal Pseudo-obstruction in Children
Your child has been diagnosed as having intestinal pseudo-obstruction or some other form of chronic gastrointestinal motility disorder. This brochure has been written to help you understand these disorders and the effects they may have on your child.
Topics: Brochure, Colonic inertia, Pseudo-obstruction, Constipation, difficult to pass stools, Fact Sheet, Motility
Digestive Health Matters Vol 22 Issue 2
In this Issue:
- GERD Awareness Week
- Medical & Research News
- Babies Spitting Up – Normal In Most Cases
- Clinical Corner – A Question on Functional Abdominal Pain
- A Conversation with Douglas A. Drossman, MD
- Industry Treatment News
- About Clinical Trials
- Community of Digestive Health Champions at DHA.org
Topics: DHM, DHM Magazines, GERD Awareness Week, Pediatric, Clinical Trials, Advocacy, Douglas Drossman
Digestive Health Matters Vol 21 Issue 4
In this Issue:
- IBS Awareness Month
- Medical & Research News
- What are Functional GI and Motility Disorders
- An 8-Step Approach to Chronic Pain Management
- Industry Treatment News
- Sphincter of Oddi Dysfunction
- Short Bowel Syndrome
- Selecting a CAM Practitioner
Topics: DHM, DHM Magazines, IBS Awareness Month, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Sphincter of Oddi Dysfunction, FGIDs, Pain Management, Short Bowel Syndrome (SBS), Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM)
Digestive Health Matters Vol 21 Issue 3
In this Issue:
- GERD Awareness Week
- Medical & Research News
- Surgical Treatment of GERD
- Books of Interest
- How to Get the Most from Your Doctor Visit
- Industry Treatment News
- FDA Testimony on Short Bowel Syndrome
- Looking Ahead to the 113th Congress
- Awareness Walk for Gastroparesis
Topics: DHM, DHM Magazines, Gastroparesis, GERD Awareness Week, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Surgery, FDA, Short Bowel Syndrome (SBS), 113th Congress
