Available Treatments

There are over two dozen chronic functional gastrointestinal and motility disorders (FGIMDs), ranging from mild to debilitating to life-threatening and even fatal. Below is a listing of some conditions that represent FGIMDs and the current treatment options for each. Click on a particular condition for more information.

Rare GI Diseases Available Treatments: Rare GI Diseases
Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome (CVS) Avoidance of triggering factors, medications
Hirschprung’s Disease (HD) Surgery
Short Bowel Syndrome Dietary changes, nutritional support, medications, surgery
 
IBS and Lower GI Conditions Available Treatments: IBS and Lower GI Conditions
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) Dietary changes, medications, therapies aimed at relaxation or pain management
Fecal (Bowel) Incontinence (FI) Dietary changes, medications, bowel management, biofeedback, bulking agents, nerve stimulation, surgery
 
Gastroparesis & Motility Disorders Available Treatments: Gastroparesis & Motility Disorders
Gastroparesis (Delayed Gastric Emptying) Dietary changes, medications, nutritional support, gastric electrical stimulation
Chronic Intestinal Pseudo-Obstruction (CIP) Dietary changes, nutritional support, medications, surgery
Dumping Syndrome (Rapid Gastric Emptying) Dietary changes, medications, surgery
 
GERD & Upper GI Conditions Available Treatments: GERD & Upper GI Conditions
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) Dietary and lifestyle changes, medications, surgery
Dyspepsia Dietary and lifestyle changes, medications

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