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IFFGD is your resource for reliable digestive health knowledge, support, and assistance about functional gastrointestinal (GI) and motility disorders (FGIMDs). We are a nonprofit that started in 1991. Discover information you need on digestive disorders in adults and children.

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Clinical trials and studies are critical to finding more and better treatments. By participating in a study you can help advance research into gastrointestinal disorders and learn more about your condition.

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IFFGD's 2020 Virtual Advocacy Event provided advocate training materials to assist advocates as they contact Congress virtually. You can continue to use these materials as you advocate legislative priorities that will enhance research and improve treatment options for the digestive health community.

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We need your input! Join patients, family members, and friends from around the world in helping shape IFFGD's future by providing input to help guide IFFGD programs and servies and/or participating in IFFGD-sponsored programs and events.

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May 2019 eNewsletter
For many people, spring is a time of fresh beginnings. This month, we are exploring stories of heali... Read More
IFFGD at DDW 2019
Join IFFGD at Digestive Disease Week (DDW) 2019 May 18-21 and check out other upcoming meetings and ... Read More
Medical News Updates
Here's a sampling of research and medical news that provide clues to better understanding GI...... Read More

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Advocacy Event on the Hill
IFFGD's 2019 National Advocacy Event on the Hill, a two-day event bringing together advocates from acros... Read More
Advocates in Action
What does it mean to be an advocate? Advocates are people who speak out about something they ...... Read More
The FGIMD Act
The Functional GI and Motility Disorders (FGIMD) Research Enhancement Act seeks to advance ...... Read More

Research

The Need for Research Funding
More than 25% of the global population reportedly suffers in some capacity from a functional GI ...... Read More
Take Part in Clinical Trials
Clinical research studies/trials seek to find new and better ways to treat, control, prevent ...... Read More
Research Survey on Pain
Help researchers improve the understanding and treatment of chronic abdominal pain by participating ... Read More