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Our mission: to support, inform, and assist people with digestive disorders. 2022 NES:

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This month's 5 Minutes in GI focuses on GLP-1 medications and how these can affect how the digestive system works, sometimes slowing digestion and leading to symptoms like nausea, bloating, or fullness. To learn more, watch the video linked below.

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The #largeintestine plays a key role in the final stages of digestion. It helps to absorb water, form stool & store and move waste before elimination.

When this process is disrupted, it can lead to symptoms like #constipation or #diarrhea.

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Most food allergies are linked to a small group of foods. Milk, eggs, wheat, soy, peanuts, tree nuts, fish & shellfish account for the majority of reactions. Understanding these common allergens is an important step in creating safer, more informed space for those affected!

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#Fruitjuice has been topic debated in the health community, especially when it comes to children. It can provide vitamins & other nutrients, but also contains high amounts of carbohydrates that may cause #GIissues when consumed in excess. More info below
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#Colonoscopies can be intimidating, but knowing what to expect can help to ease some of those pre-procedure nerves. Follow along with our visual colonoscopy guide to feel more prepared!

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From the esophagus to the intestines, Scleroderma can cause changes in muscle function that can lead to symptoms like difficulty swallowing, reflux, and bloating. These symptoms can be a big part of the condition- and they aren’t always talked about.
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Eosinophil disorders are marked by an increased number of eosinophils- a type of white blood cell- accumulating in areas where they don’t typically belong. EGIDs are rare conditions that can trigger allergic reactions and a range of symptoms.
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Parkinson’s Disease is a neurodegenerative disorder that occurs when the brain does not produce enough dopamine. Though this disorder starts in the brain, the progression often leads to the affected developing GI motility issues.
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Food allergies and intolerances are often used interchangeably, but they’re not the same.

This #FoodAllergyAwareness Month, we’re breaking down the difference to help build a better understanding with the hope of creating safer spaces for those affected.

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Did you catch our 2026 Virtual Education and Advocacy Event premiere? Now live on YouTube, featuring research funding's impact on GI disorders. Watch here: https://t.co/Ijrkz1fPGJ

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There are many elements of gastroparesis that are beyond our control- but that doesn’t mean there aren't ways to make handling it easier. Scroll through the photos below and talk with your healthcare provider to see what’s best for you.

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Food allergies trigger immune reactions from mild to life-threatening. Avoiding allergens is tough but vital. That’s why #FoodAllergyAwarenessMonth matters.

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#DDW26 Breakfast was a success!
We're proud to present the 2026 Nancy and Bill Norton Research Grant to Xiao Jing (Iris) Wang of Mayo Clinic, along with 14 Travel Awards supporting emerging voices in digestive health research- all made possible by our 2025 Wellness Event.

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We're excited to be wrapping up day 3 of Digestive Disease Week!

If you’re attending, stop by our booth #2320 to say hello, learn more about our work, and connect with the IFFGD team. We’d love to meet you, answer questions, and share resources for the GI community #DDW26

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Nutrition isn’t one-size-fits-all & working with a dietitian can help identify triggers, reduce symptoms, and build a plan that actually works for you. We offer a dietitian resource to help connect patients with dietitians https://t.co/YTKA76LDMx #ThisisIBS #IBSAwarenessMonth

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IBS may not always look like anything, but it can mean missed plans, time away from work & explaining something others don’t always understand. That gap between what’s visible and what’s experienced is part of what makes IBS so difficult to navigate #IBSAwarenessMonth #ThisIsIBS

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The unpredictable nature of IBS is one of the many things that make it frustrating to live with. Symptoms can vary from person to person, but the majority of those affected experience frequent pain, bloating, and bowel difficulties. #IBSAwarenessMonth #ThisIsIBS

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Many patients go through multiple appointments, tests, and treatments before finding answers- adding emotional stress, time, and financial strain along the way. Delays in diagnosis can mean unnecessary procedures, missed work and ongoing uncertainty #IBSAwarenessMonth #ThisIsIBS

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#IBS impacts people across ages, backgrounds & lifestyles. It shows up at different stages of life in different ways. Symptoms don’t always present in a way that can be seen or understood by others. Because of that, many experiences go unrecognized. #IBSAwarenessMonth #ThisIsIBS

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This #IBSAwarenessMonth, consider starting a symptom diary. Writing things down over time can help you connect the dots between how you feel and factors like food, stress, sleep & daily habits. #ThisIsIBS
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