Welcome to the monthly eNewsletter of the
International Foundation for Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders (IFFGD)

Digestive Health Monthly - February 2016

 

During the month of February it is customary to reflect on the relationships we form with others.
These relationships - the personal relationships with family and friends, the relationship that is developed with a trusted team of doctors and other caregivers, and even the relationship shared with others struggling with a chronic digestive condition - are one of the most important things in determining how well a person is able to overcome the obstacles posed by a functional gastrointestinal or motility disorder and carry on with normal daily living.

This month we explore these relationships and celebrate our relationship with YOU! 
Incontinence and Relationships

For many, struggling with the symptoms of fecal incontinence (FI) can be an isolating experience. Family and personal relationships can influence how well you feel as you face the daily struggles of living with the symptoms of FI.

Click below for tips for family members and caregivers, medical professionals, and patients. 
 
Finding the Right Doctor for You

The doctor-patient relationship is the cornerstone of medicine and the first step in the healing process. By establishing a trusting relationship with your doctor, and other members of your health care team, you can make sure you are not missing the best treatment for you. 

Click on the link below for tips on how to get the most from your relationship with your health care team and check out our Care Locator tool!  
Helping Kids Live with a
GI Disorder 

Children and adolescents with a functional GI or motility disorder may need special help learning how to manage their symptoms as they go about their daily lives. Find techniques to help children develop the skills needed to cope with their symptoms below. 
 
Recognizing Rare Disease Day

Rare Disease Day is an international advocacy day with the goal of bringing widespread recognition of rare diseases to policy makers and the public as a global health challenge. 

For more information on how you can participate in this health observance, click the link below. 
IFFGD, a nonprofit organization, and its grassroots arm, the Digestive Health Alliance (DHA), rely on donor support to fund research and to provide reliable information and support to those affected by functional gastrointestinal and motility disorders.


IFFGD | (414) 964-1799 | iffgd@iffgd.org | www.iffgd.org | www.dha.org
IFFGD, a nonprofit organization, and its grassroots arm, the Digestive Health Alliance (DHA), rely on donor support to fund research and to provide reliable information and support to those affected by functional gastrointestinal and motility disorders.


IFFGD | (414) 964-1799 | iffgd@iffgd.org | www.iffgd.org | www.dha.org
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