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About IBS
The mission of the American College of Gastroenterology is to advance the medical treatment and scientific study of gastrointestinal disorders and to be a source of educational information for patients and their families.
Founded in 1897, the American Gastroenterological Association is the trusted voice of the GI community who are involved in all aspects of the science, practice and advancement of gastroenterology.
The Rome Foundation is an independent organization that provides support for activities designed to create scientific data and educational information to assist in the diagnosis and treatment of Disorders of Gut Brain Interactions (DGBIs). Their mission is to improve the lives of people with functional GI disorders.
A website devoted to teaching you about functional abdominal pain, how it is diagnosed and options for reducing functional abdominal pain.
Patient Support
Cartoon blog about living with IBS
Advice from a patient who has had IBS for 40 years and was finally able to beat it. They had “done the complete IBS obstacle course” in trying to find a cure for their symptoms.
Patient Advocacy
Brings together patients, family members, physicians, nurses, basic science and clinical researchers, pharmaceutical and diagnostic professionals, home health care workers, dietitians, biotech industrialists, other organizations, and those in the community interested in digestive motility diseases and disorders through a variety of resources and programs.
Guts UK provides expert patient information and support for digestive conditions and symptoms affecting the gut, liver and pancreas. For information, support or guidance about digestive conditions and symptoms
Raise awareness about Irritable Bowel Syndrome every April 19th on World IBS Day.
Research
A gastroenterology leader which promotes training and research in the field of neurogastroenterology and motility.
The Rome Foundation is an independent organization that provides support for activities designed to create scientific data and educational information to assist in the diagnosis and treatment of functional gastrointestinal disorders (FGIDs).
Diet and Nutrition
The Low FODMAP diet was developed by researchers at Monash University.
Kate Scarlata, RDN is a Registered Dietitian and New York Times best selling author with 25+ years of digestive health experience. She is a world-renowned low FODMAP diet expert.
Patsy Catsos, MS, RDN, LD is a medical nutrition therapist, FODMAP expert, and author. The focus of her practice is digestive health, including irritable bowel syndrome, gluten-related disorders, and inflammatory bowel disease.
GI Psychology
An Online Directory for Gastro Psychologists
Last updated on Oct 8, 2025