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Tips & Daily Living with GI and Motility Disorders

WebFunctional gastrointestinal (GI) and motility disorders are long-term conditions that can impair quality of life and well-being. Living with these conditions affect …

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NSAIDs: Good for the Joints, Bad for the Gut

WebNSAIDs like aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen, and others are known to have serious adverse effects, including severe gastrointestinal damage, that can be life threatening. These …

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A Guide to Managing the Benefits and Risks of Medicines

WebThe benefits of medicines are the helpful effects you get when you use them, such as. lowering blood pressure. curing infection. or relieving pain. The risks of medicines are the …

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Avoiding Drug Adverse Effects

WebLaxatives and antacids may have adverse effects if given in excess by interfering with the absorption of nutrients and other drugs. Sometimes drugs interact …

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Relaxation For Digestive Disorders: Top 10 Behaviors

WebThe skeletal muscle system. The autonomic nervous system. The Brain/Cognition – During and following relaxation, individuals typically report …

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Healthcare Provider-Patient Communication

WebAdapted from IFFGD Publication #116 “Doctor-Patient Communication” by Kevin W. Olden, MD, Asst. Clinical Professor of Medicine and Psychiatry, Mayo Medical …

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Health Reporting in the Media: What to Believe

WebMost people learn of medical progress through the media. Whether through short clips on radio or TV or detailed articles in the press, scarcely a day passes without …

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Behavioral Treatments for Gastrointestinal Disorders

WebLaurie Keefer, PhD is a Gastroenterology (GI) Health Psychologist and Professor of Medicine and Psychiatry at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in …

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Diet & Treatment Overview

WebUsing Relaxation in Coping with Gastrointestinal Disorders. Published in Digestive Health Matters, Vol. 21 No. 3. Treatment overview: A treatment option may be …

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Living with Gastroparesis: Everything Changes

WebLiving with Gastroparesis: Everything Changes. Certified Health Coach and IFFGD Patient Advisory Committee member, Crystal Saltrelli, talks about her journey with gastroparesis …

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Your Healthcare Team

WebWhether you are just starting treatment or your treatment is already underway, it is never too late to take an active role in your health care. By talking with …

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Behavioral Treatments for Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) 103

WebBehavioral Treatments for Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) 103 By: Megan Riehl PsyD, Assistant Professor of Medicine, University of Michigan, Division of

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Medical History: How to Help Your HCP Help You

WebAdapted from The Medical History: How to Help Your Doctor Help You- IFFGD publication #221 by W. Grant Thompson MD, Emeritus Professor of Medicine, …

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Dietary Interventions for Gastrointestinal Disorders

WebAdd fruit, nuts, seeds to morning cereal or yogurt. Try a new whole grain like quinoa, millet, oatmeal, or a bean/lentil pasta. Add chickpeas to a salad or soup. Add …

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Awareness Months

WebHealth observance days, weeks, or months are devoted to promoting and raising awareness about particular health concerns. Raising awareness is critical to …

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Support Groups: Getting the Help You Need

WebThe Association of Gastrointestinal Motility Disorders (AGMD) offers a variety of ways to connect with others in the GI community. Inspire: A Forum-type support group …

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April is IBS Awareness Month

WebIn 1997, IFFGD designated April as IBS Awareness Month. During this time, we work to focus attention on important health messages about IBS diagnosis, …

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