IFFGD Raises Awareness for Gastroparesis Awareness Month to Encourage “Education”

There is an average of about five million people in the United States living with the debilitating and sometimes life-threatening symptoms of gastroparesis, the need for better research, support, and treatments is ongoing. During the month of August, the International Foundation for Gastrointestinal Disorders (IFFGD) will join with patients, family members, and caregivers to increase public awareness about gastroparesis with “Education” – the theme for Gastroparesis Awareness Month 2019. IFFGD President, Ceciel T. Rooker commented “When there is an absence of reliable educational material for chronic GI disorders such as…

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IFFGD Encourages Patients to Share “What I Wish People Understood About My IBS” for IBS Awareness Month

For the 30 to 45 million Americans living with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), the need to be understood by those closest to them often goes unfulfilled. Stigma surrounding bowel symptoms keeps many with IBS from talking openly about their condition with family and friends, employers, and even health care providers, and may prevent those affected from obtaining a diagnosis and receiving appropriate care. “While common, IBS continues to be a severely misunderstood condition,” said Ceciel T. Rooker, President of the International Foundation for Gastrointestinal Disorders (IFFGD). “And patients often suffer…

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IFFGD Marks Constipation Awareness Month with Launch of Education Campaign

Most people experience bouts of constipation from time to time. But, for millions of Americans, constipation isn’t something that just goes away. “While common, chronic constipation remains a poorly understood condition by patients and the general public,” said Ceciel T. Rooker, President of the International Foundation for Gastrointestinal Disorders (IFFGD). “Myths and misconceptions about the causes and treatments of the condition are widespread, and those affected are often unaware that their symptoms indicate a treatable medical condition.” December is Constipation Awareness Month. To encourage awareness and improve understanding of this…

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IFFGD Raises Awareness for Gastroparesis Awareness Month to “Make Patient Voices Heard”

For the up to five million people in the United States living with the debilitating and sometimes life-threatening symptoms of gastroparesis, the fight to make their voices heard for better research, support, and treatments is ongoing. During the month of August, the International Foundation for Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders (IFFGD) will join with patients, family members, and caregivers to “Make Patient Voices Heard” – the theme for Gastroparesis Awareness Month 2018. “Patients and those closest to them are uniquely able to speak to the burdens posed by life with a chronic…

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