Gastro Girl Blog

April 24, 2023

Irritable Bowel Syndrome 101: For Patients and Their Families

In this FREE WEBINAR, GI Psychologist Sarah Ballou, PhD, will explain what IBS is, what causes symptoms such as diarrhea, constipation, gas, and bloating, and how dietary and/or psychological therapies may help you manage those symptoms.

May 14, 2021

Celiac Disease: Fallacies and Facts

Celiac disease may seem like a straightforward condition with one simple rule: Avoid gluten at all costs. But the disease is much more complex than this and many myths about it are still being spread around today. In honor of Celiac Disease Awareness Month, we had Dr. Jocelyn Silvester and Dr. Amelie Therrien on the Gastro Girl Podcast to separate fact from fiction.

April 12, 2021

How Chronic GI Symptoms Can Mask a Rare Disease Like Acute Hepatic Porphyria

In order to help educate about this condition, we were thrilled to have two very special guests on the Gastro Girl Podcast to focus on acute hepatic porphyria (AHP). Read on to learn more about AHP and be sure to listen to the podcast to hear the full interviews with Dr. Erwin and Nicole!

October 26, 2020

Study Suggests Diarrhea Is Associated With Increased Disease Severity in COVID-19

Global pandemic caused by SARS-CoV-2 virus [COVID-19 infection] has caused a major public health problem. Recently published literature has focused on increasing prevalence of gastrointestinal symptoms of COVID-19.

May 26, 2020

5 Things to Know About COVID-19 and Your Gut

Did you know that COVID-19 can affect your digestive tract? In a recent Time article, “Unusual Symptoms of Coronavirus: What We Know So Far,” health writer Alice Park explores symptoms related to COVID-19 that go beyond cough, fever, muscle aches, headaches and difficulty breathing.

May 8, 2020

Tips to Prevent Spreading of GI Viruses in the Age of COVID-19: Advice from Digestive Health Experts with the American College of Gastroenterology

The American College of Gastroenterology (ACG) wants to remind everyone that with increasing scientific data suggesting the presence of the coronavirus (COVID-19) in stool (feces), it is more important than ever for people with diarrhea – especially if accompanied by fever – to be extremely careful. Digestive health experts from the In this article ACG shares 3 steps you can take to prevent spreading viruses when using the bathroom.

March 29, 2019

Achieving Effective Patient-Provider Communication with Dr. Drossman

July 30, 2018

Colorectal Cancer Screenings Increase, But Still Below CDC Target

A new study from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) that was published in Preventing Chronic Disease reported that although colorectal cancer screening rates have increased, these screenings are are still below CDC targets.

July 30, 2018

NEW ACG Monograph Updates Evidence-Based Info on Management of IBS, Including Dietary, Psychological Therapies

The American College of Gastroenterology recently published its latest Monograph on Management of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) in The American Journal of Gastroenterology.

July 30, 2018

IBS – From Symptom to Disease: Five Things to Know

In a recent Healio Gastronenterology article, Dr. William Chey, of the University of Michigan, explained the challenges of IBS and why we need to create a future in which we can identify an effective solution for some IBS patients that is based on a more personalized medicine approach.

June 14, 2018

Survey Suggests Patient Education on Low FODMAP Diet Limited: Not Just Elimination Diet, but 3-Step Process Best Undertaken with a GI Dietitian 

Although gastroenterologists (GIs) have for the most part embraced diet interventions for patients with irritable bowel syndrome, few gastroenterologists regularly refer their IBS patients to a GI dietitian for counseling, according Dr. William Chey, Gastroenterologist and Professor at The University of Michigan, who recently shared results of the largest nationwide survey of US gastroenterologists (GIs) that addressed the use of diet therapies for IBS.

April 10, 2018

Social Taboos, Lack of Awareness May Prevent People from Getting Diagnosed, Treated for IBS

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is one of the most common and burdensome chronic conditions, reported by patients, according to the International Foundation for Gastrointestinal Disorders (IFFGD).