March 4, 2021
Question My 2 ½ year old son is having some problems with constipation. He was born 2 months premature. When it was time to start
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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.
*Approximate time to take this survey is 7 minutes
IFFGD has teamed up with GI physician, Dr. Miguel Saps, to learn more about patients’ experiences transitioning from pediatric to adult GI care. This transition can be difficult and confusing. We want to better understand the biggest impacts, both good and bad, that this transition has had on you or your child’s illness journey. This survey takes approximately 5 minutes to complete.
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Functional GI and motility disorders in children refer to a wide variety of digestive conditions that occur from birth to 18 years old.
A functional GI disorder refers to a condition where the primary abnormality is an alteration in the way the body works (altered function), rather than an identifiable structural or biochemical cause.
Gastrointestinal motility is defined by the movements of the digestive system, and the transit of the contents within it. When nerves or muscles in any portion of the digestive tract do not function normally, symptoms may result.
Pediatric functional gastrointestinal (GI) and motility disorders are challenging to live with and to treat. But usually, working with a caring and accesible health care provider, they are manageable.
Living with a functional GI or motility disorder affects not only the child who has the disorder but also many others, especially family members and friends. It can also touch on relationships in the classroom and in social interactions. It is important to understand the condition and to advocate for better health.
Question My 2 ½ year old son is having some problems with constipation. He was born 2 months premature. When it was time to start
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