401- Parkinson’s Disease and GI Motility
Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a movement disorder that occurs when the brain does not produce enough dopamine. Symptoms usually develop slowly and get worse over time. Parkinson’s disease can negatively affect how muscles and nerves function at any point along the GI tract, causing changes in GI motility. Learn more
110- What to Expect When You Have IBS and When To Be Concerned
What symptoms of IBS are concerning? Irritable bowel syndrome is a gastrointestinal (GI) condition that causes recurrent attacks of abdominal pain or discomfort in association with changes in bowel habits. The pain and/or discomfort caused by irritable bowel syndrome is usually in the lower half of the area around the belly button to down into […]
581D-Triggers for Acute Hepatic Porphyria
Patients with acute hepatic porphyria (AHP) can have sudden (acute) symptoms that are severe and require them to go to the hospital. At times, these acute attacks can be triggered by stress, medications (drugs), diet, and environmental factors, among others. Avoiding or reducing exposure to known triggers is an important way to prevent acute AHP […]
581B- Understanding Acute Hepatic Porphyria- GI and Neurological Symptoms
AHP often affects the GI tract and can cause the symptoms. AHP also commonly leads to neurologic and psychiatric symptoms. The symptoms are related to the nervous system, including the brain, spinal cord, and nerves of the body.
281-Chronic Constipation: A Comprehensive Overview
Constipation is a common disorder affecting approximately 1 out of every 6-7 people worldwide, and annually leading to more than 1.5 million healthcare provider visits in the United States alone. People can experience short-term constipation as a result of medication use, dietary changes, or even travel. Updated in 2024
156- Understanding Opioid-Induced Constipation (OIC)
The main symptom of OIC is a change in your usual bowel habits after you start taking opioid medicines.
157-Overlapping Conditions with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
A comorbidity is when two or more conditions or diseases are present at the same time in a patient. Researchers have found that the more conditions a patient has, the more severe their IBS is likely to be.
277 – Got Stress
Stress is a major issue for many with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). Fear of leaving the house or finding a bathroom in time or having an embarrassing accident in public can be debilitating and stressful. What if you could change how you feel about stress? Learn more.
Sugar: Friend or Foe?
An overview of the different sugars and their impact on the human body. Learn about the different types of sugar, how much we should consume, how the body processes them, and how they could impact gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms.
Presented during the Nancy and Bill Norton Patient Education Series Event at the University of Michigan Food for Life Kitchen.
Burning Questions on Upper GI Symptoms
An overview of symptoms associated with upper gastrointestinal (GI) disorders. Learn about different GI disorders impacting the GI system, their symptoms including alarm symptoms, and dietary and lifestyle changes that can help.
Presented during the Nancy and Bill Norton Patient Education Series Event at the University of Michigan Food for Life Kitchen.
Patient Story FAPS and IBS C
An illness experience story from IFFGD advocate and registered dietitian, Erin Slater. Learn about Erin’s journey from symptom onset, to diagnosis, and finally treatment.
Presented during the Nancy and Bill Norton Patient Education Series Event at the University of Michigan Food for Life Kitchen.
173- Food Poisoning
Foodborne illness results from eating food contaminated with bacteria (or their toxins) or other pathogens such as parasites or viruses. This factsheet explores the causes of foodborne illnesses and how to avoid them.
