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Because Digestive Health Matters |
International Foundation for Gastrointestinal Disorders
September 2020 eNewsletter
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Greetings!
September is chronic pain awareness month. Chronic pain afflicts an estimated 30 to 50 million Americans and is defined as continuous or intermittent pain lasting longer than six months. The social costs (is the overall coast to society, a some of personal and external expenses) in disability and lost productivity totaling more than $100 billion annually.
This month we will take a look at a few GI conditions that are commonly associated with pain, ways to manage or cope with pain, and lastly, how to best communicate how you feel with your healthcare provider.
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Chronic pain is associated with many chronic gastrointestinal illnesses and contributes to the considerable burden experienced by those affected.
It is important to talk about your pain and the stress it causes with your physician or other trusted healthcare provider to build a plan to help minimize the effects on your daily life.
Click here for strategies to help you manage your chronic pain.
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FODMAPs (Fermentable Oligo-saccharides, Di-saccharides, Mono-saccharides, And Polyols) are short-chain carbohydrates that may worsen symptoms of bloating, abdominal pain, and other bowel symptoms in some people with IBS.
But, not all FODMAPs affect everyone in the same way, and several health benefits have been attributed to some FODMAPs.
To help those with IBS identify which FODMAPs are problematic for them, researchers developed a diet that restricts and then gradually reintroduces FODMAPs back into the diet.
Click the link below to learn more.
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Functional gastrointestinal (GI) and motility disorders have a wide range of symptoms amongst patients. This means the management of these disorders requires a lot of patient input and maybe even spending more time with your doctor.
The sensitivity of GI conditions can make it challenging to express how you feel so your physician can understand. So, what are the ingredients that comprise successful doctor-patient communication about functional GI disorders and pain?
Click the link below to learn more about how to describe your pain from Dr. Darren Brenner of Northwestern University.
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Diet, Nutrition and Digestive Health: Finding the Balance in Food for Life
The International Foundation for Gastrointestinal Disorders (IFFGD) along with the University of Michigan Gastrointestinal Department partner with the Food for Life Kitchen for a virtual Norton Education Series event. Join us online for this FREE Educational Event to discuss how the foods we eat affect our bodies and overall health. Better nutrition choices play a role in improving: Digestion – GERD – IBS – Constipation
When: Sunday, October 11, 2020 at 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM EDT
Register today for FREE using this link. |
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Going back to school remotely or face-to-face this year brings many uncertainties, causing stress and anxiety for parents and children, especially for kids living with a GI disorder.
Functional GI and motility disorders, such as irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and functional abdominal pain syndrome (FAPS), are chronic conditions that affect people of all ages, including children and teens. Balancing school-related demands with one of these disorders can be challenging.
If your child has been diagnosed with a functional GI or motility disorder, click the link below for tips to help navigate this exciting yet challenging time.
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Relationships - with friends, family, doctors, and caregivers - are among the most important things that contribute to how well a person with incontinence can overcome the obstacles of their condition and carry on with day-to-day life.
Whether you or someone you know is affected by incontinence, there are things you can do to open up communication lines and encourage greater understanding.
Click the link below to learn about how to build a healthy support system around you.
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Clinical trials and research studies help to improve our understanding of the underlying mechanisms of diseases and advance the development of new and better treatment options. By participating in a study, you can help further the advancement of research and learn more about your condition.
Here are 3 studies currently recruiting participants:
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IFFGD Announces the Appointment of Dr. Chey to Board of Directors |
The governing body (Board of Directors) of IFFGD is representative of the general public we serve and includes physicians and healthcare professionals from various disciplines related to digestive health and incontinence, as well as non-medical professionals from legal and business fields.
This month IFFGD is please to announce the appointment of William D. Chey, MD, AGAF, FACG, FACP, RFF, from The University of Michigan as 2020's newest Director.
Dr. Chey received a medical degree and training in internal medicine at Emory University School of Medicine. He completed a fellowship in gastroenterology and has remained as faculty at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor where he is currently the Timothy T. Nostrant Collegiate Professor of Gastroenterology & Nutrition Sciences.
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His research interests focus on the diagnosis and treatment of functional bowel disorders and H. pylori infection. He has mentored more than 50 students, residents, fellows and junior faculty, many of which are leaders in Gastroenterology. He is a medical innovator and holds several patents. Dr. Chey is former co-Editor-in-Chief of the American Journal of Gastroenterology and has authored more than 350 manuscripts, reviews, chapters & books including more than 10 national and international clinical practice guidelines. Dr. Chey is a board member of the American College of Gastroenterology, Rome Foundation, American Neurogastroenterology & Motility Society, International Foundation of GI Disorders, and GI on Demand.
He has been elected to “Best Doctors” since 2001 and received the Dean’s Outstanding Clinician Award and Dean’s Award for Innovation and Commercialization at the University of Michigan and the Distinguished Clinician Award from the American Gastroenterological Association.
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IFFGD is a nonprofit organization. We rely on donor support to fund research and to provide reliable information and support to those affected by chronic gastrointestinal disorders.
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