Let’s Talk About Constipation: How Long, How Many, How Much
Education provided by Ironwood Pharmaceuticals Do you have constipation? Did you know that constipation can sometimes be the sign of something deeper, like IBS-C (Irritable Bowel Syndrome with Constipation). This article will provide some key information about constipation and…
Let’s Talk About Poop: Constipation 101
Let’s face it, constipation is uncomfortable. Constipation not only causes physical discomfort, but it can also be uncomfortable to talk about. Some people deal with chronic constipation for years and never seek help. To help get the conversation on constipation…
Rare Disease Spotlight: Know Your EGIDs!
Eosinophilic gastrointestinal disorders (EGIDs) are a group of rare conditions that affect the digestive system. They are caused by high levels of eosinophils, a type of white blood cell that is involved in allergic reactions. EGIDs are currently separated into…
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…
6 IBS Myths Debunked by a Gastroenterologist
IBS can often be a misunderstood condition, so we invited Brian Lacy, PhD, MD, FACG on our podcast to provide his expert knowledge on all-things IBS. As a gastroenterologist and professor of medicine at the Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, Florida,…
How Chronic GI Symptoms Can Mask a Rare Disease Like Acute Hepatic Porphyria
This year, Porphyria Awareness Week is April 10-17! 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). Dr. Angelika Erwin,…
How to Become a Gut Health “Biohacker”
Are you a health biohacker? While the term biohacker can sometimes conjure up images of a human and a machine fused together, we prefer to use the term in a far less “sci-fi” kind of way. For our purposes, a…
The Who, What, Why, and How of Colorectal Cancer Screening
Did you know that March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month? We are taking action all month long to help promote the importance of colorectal cancer screening. Read on to learn more about screening and find out how to get involved…
From AFAP Diagnosis to Advocacy: Survivor of a Rare GI Cancer Shares His Story
Rare Disease Day is February 28th, 2021. The focus of the day is to teach the general public about rare diseases and to raise awareness among policy-makers, researchers, and healthcare professionals. As part of our mission to advocate for those…
What You Need To Know About Eating Disorders and Gastrointestinal Conditions
National Eating Disorders Helpline: For 24/7 crisis support, text 'NEDA' to 741741 For all others, call the Toll-Free Phone Number: 1-800-931-2237. Helpline phone hours are Monday-Thursday 11AM-9PM ET & Friday 11AM-5PM. This week is National Eating Disorders Awareness Week, so…
Study Suggests Liver Injury Is Associated With Increased Morbidity and Mortality in COVID-19 Patients
Oral 11 Liver Injury Is Associated With Increased Morbidity and Mortality in COVID-19 Patients Author Insight from Mohammad Siddiqui, MD, Henry Ford Hospital What’s new here and important for clinicians? We know that there is a high prevalence of liver injury in…
Study Suggests IBD Patients Should Seek Out Holistic, Coordinated, Multi-Disciplinary Care
Oral 7 A Resilience-Based Care Coordination Program Has a Positive and Durable Impact on Health Care Utilization in Inflammatory Bowel Diseases (IBD) Author Insight from Laurie Keefer, PhD, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai What’s new here and important for clinicians?…