If you often suffer from digestive symptoms – such as heartburn, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain or distention, constipation, or diarrhea – you may be one of the many people worldwide affected by a motility disorder.

Gastrointestinal (GI) motility is defined by the movements of the digestive system, and the transit of the contents within it. When nerves or muscles in any portion of the digestive tract do not function with their normal strength and coordination, a person develops symptoms related to motility problems.

GI motility plays an important role in the health and well-being of persons of all ages. However, the role of GI motility is often misunderstood and sometimes overlooked in diagnosis and treatment of many disease. This website is intended to help increase understanding of GI motility disorders.

The site is sponsored by the International Foundation for Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders (IFFGD), a nonprofit education and research organization. A portion of the information provided is in cooperation with the American Motility Society (AMS), a professional organization of physicians and researchers. We are grateful to the AMS for their contributions to the care and treatment of persons affected by GI motility disorders, and their support of the efforts of IFFGD.