April 20, 2023
During Spring 2023, IFFGD worked with PhD and Public Health student Makenna Lenover to develop IBS Infographic visual content for the aboutibs.org website
About IBS
The current treatment options for pediatric patients with IBS-D are limited. One of IFFGD’s industry partners intends to initiate a clinical trial and prior to development, they are looking for input from our patient community, recognizing the invaluable nature of your experiences and perspectives in shaping effective treatments. The aim is to gain deeper insights into the experiences of young individuals diagnosed with irritable bowel syndrome with diarrhea (IBS-D) and the perspectives of their caregivers. Your participation will help enhance clinical trials for future young IBS-D patients.
*Approximate time to take this survey is 10 minutes
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.
*Approximate time to take this survey is 7 minutes
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.
During Spring 2023, IFFGD worked with PhD and Public Health student Makenna Lenover to develop IBS Infographic visual content for the aboutibs.org website
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This information is in no way intended to replace the guidance of your doctor.
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