Brochures, Fact Sheets & Articles

Topic: Gastroparesis

1. Fact Sheet: Understanding the Quality of Life Impact of Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders

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   By: Brennan M. R. Spiegel, MD

   Functional gastrointestinal (G) disorders significantly impact health related quality of life. This impact is obvious to anyone who has a disorder, or to any provider who cares for people with these disorders. In light of this finding, several medical organizations suggest that healthcare providers carefully monitor the health related quality of life of their patients in order to help guide treatment decisions. However, some studies indicate that many (but by no means all) providers do a poor job of addressing their patients' concerns, and accurately assessing the impact of functional GI disorder symptoms on their overall health status. Patients, in turn, become dissatisfied with their care. This article aims to help both provider and patient understand health related quality of life and improve patient care.

   Topics: Bowel urgency, Colonic motility, inertia, pseudo-obstruction, Constipation, difficult to pass stools, Gas, Bloating, Belching, Gastroparesis, Heartburn, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Lower Abdominal Pain, Pelvic Pain, Pelvic floor disorders, Stomach Disorders, Working with your healthcare provider
   Non-Member Price: $0.99

2. Brochure, Fact Sheet: Gastrointestinal Motility Disorders of the Esophagus and Stomach

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   By: William E. Whitehead, PhD

   This article reviews disorders caused by abnormal motility in the gastrointestinal tract (including GERD, dysphagia, functional chest pain, gastroparesis, and dyspepsia) and their characteristic symptoms, such as food sticking, pain, heartburn, nausea, and vomiting.

   Also available offline as a glossy color brochure (3.5" x 8.5"). Contact IFFGD for details.

   Topics: Dyspepsia, pain in upper abdomen or chest, Esophageal Disorders, Gastroparesis, Motility, Stomach Disorders
   Non-Member Price: $0.99

3. Fact Sheet: Gastroparesis

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   By: Frank Friedenberg, MD; Henry P. Parkman, MD

   Gastroparesis is a disorder in which the stomach empties very slowly. The delay in stomach emptying can result in bothersome symptoms that interfere with a patient’s life. This article reviews symptoms, tests, and treatments for gastroparesis.

   Topics: Dyspepsia, pain in upper abdomen or chest, Gastroparesis, Motility, Nausea, vomiting, Stomach Disorders
   Non-Member Price: FREE

4. Fact Sheet: Dietary and Nutritional Recommendations for Patients with Gastroparesis

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   By: Carol Rees Parrish, RD, MS; Edy Soffer, MD; Henry P. Parkman, MD

   The treatment of patients with gastroparesis generally relies on dietary modifications, medications that enhance gastric emptying, and medications that reduce nausea and vominting. This article offers tips for overcoming nausea, vomiting, and stomach fullness using dietary measures.

   Topics: Diet, Foods, Gastroparesis, Stomach Disorders, Stomach Disorders
   Non-Member Price: $0.99

5. Fact Sheet: Electrical Stimulation and Pacing for Digestive Disorders: a Status Report

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   By: Paul E. Hyman, MD; Richard W. McCallum, MD

   Nerves and muscles respond actively to an electric stimulus. The role and progress for electrical pacing and stimulation in the gastrointestinal tract, including the stomach as well as the intestines, and treatment possibilities for disorders such as chronic intestinal pseudo-obstruction and severe constipation are discussed.

   Topics: Colonic inertia, Pseudo-obstruction, Colonic motility, inertia, pseudo-obstruction, Constipation, difficult to pass stools, Constipation, difficult to pass stools, Gastroparesis, Gastroparesis, Motility, Stomach Disorders, Stomach Disorders
   Non-Member Price: $0.99

6. Fact Sheet: Gastroparesis

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   By: Information Adapted from the National Diseases Information Clearinghouse NIH

   Gastroparesis, also called delayed gastric emptying, is a disorder in which the stomach takes too long to empty its contents. This article discusses causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of gastroparesis.

   Topics: Gastroparesis
   Non-Member Price: $0.99

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