June 4, 2021
A comorbidity is when two or more conditions or diseases are present at the same time in a patient. For example, it is not at
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With the help of patients, caregivers, and our Industry Council, IFFGD has created a survey to gain insight into the impact COVID-19 and the pandemic has had on the Gastrointestinal (GI) Illness population. We hope this will assist healthcare providers, law makers and industry partners on the future care of patients.
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Find information about symptoms, treatments, and more relating to irritable bowel syndrome (IBS):
If you need help finding information, or a doctor, contact us and we will be happy to get you the information you need, or connect you with a professional who can help.
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a disorder in which abdominal pain is associated with a range of symptoms. Typically, these include intermittent abdominal pain accompanied by diarrhea, constipation, or alternating episodes of both. Other symptoms may also be present.
A number of symptoms that occur together characterize irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). This may confuse you at first. Plus, symptoms will likely change over time. The changes may seem random, but there is a pattern to symptoms of IBS.
A short bout of abdominal pain and diarrhea or constipation now and then is not unusual, but long-term or recurring symptoms are not normal. They may signal irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) – and are generally treatable.
Having IBS gives you something in common with literally millions of other people who live with their disorder every day. There is no cure, yet, but there are ways to manage though not always simple or straight forward. It may take some detective work by you and your doctor before you find what works best.
A comorbidity is when two or more conditions or diseases are present at the same time in a patient. For example, it is not at
The goal of taking medications to treat an illness is to make us feel better. When we are feeling ill and are looking for relief,
Many people use complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) in pursuit of health and well-being. Selecting a health care practitioner is an important decision and can
A comorbidity is when two or more conditions or diseases are present at the same time in a patient. For example, it is not at
The goal of taking medications to treat an illness is to make us feel better. When we are feeling ill and are looking for relief,
Many people use complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) in pursuit of health and well-being. Selecting a health care practitioner is an important decision and can
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