Non-pharmacological approaches to the management of functional gastrointestinal disorders—where are we now?
February 9, 2019 Adult functional gastrointestinal disorders (FGIDs) are brain-gut interaction disorders that affect approximately one in four adults and have a significant negative impact on quality of life, work productivity, and healthcare costs. Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is one of the most common forms of FGID, estimated to affect 1 in 7 adults in […]
Non-pharmacological approaches to the management of functional gastrointestinal disorders—where are we now?
February 9, 2019 Adult functional gastrointestinal disorders (FGIDs) are brain-gut interaction disorders that affect approximately one in four adults and have a significant negative impact on quality of life, work productivity, and healthcare costs. Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is one of the most common forms of FGID, estimated to affect 1 in 7 adults in […]
Decoding the symptoms of functional gastrointestinal disorders in children
An 11-year-old girl presents with a 6-month history of abdominal pain and nausea. She reports pain and nausea when she wakes up most days, but no pain at night. She feels nauseous when she eats and often skips meals. She feels full even when she eats and she can’t finish her meals. She reports that […]
CureusExploring the Interconnection of Functional Gut Disorders and Inflammatory Bowel Disease: A Narrative Review ArticleThis review details the interaction between disordered gut-brain interaction (DGBI) and inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).
CureusExploring the Interconnection of Functional Gut Disorders and Inflammatory Bowel Disease: A Narrative Review ArticleThis review details the interaction between disordered gut-brain interaction (DGBI) and inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).
CureusExploring the Interconnection of Functional Gut Disorders and Inflammatory Bowel Disease: A Narrative Review ArticleThis review details the interaction between disordered gut-brain interaction (DGBI) and inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).
CureusExploring the Interconnection of Functional Gut Disorders and Inflammatory Bowel Disease: A Narrative Review ArticleThis review details the interaction between disordered gut-brain interaction (DGBI) and inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).
Functional gastrointestinal disorders
FGID symptoms and definitionMain features of FGIDPhysiological aspects of FGIDPhysiological aspects of FGIDClinical evaluation of FGIDIntegrated management of FGIDReferencesReferences Functional gastrointestinal disorders (FGIDs) are common disorders associated with persistent and recurrent gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms.1 Several studies have shown that stress and psychological difficulties worsen FGID. This article focuses on the physiological and psychological aspects of […]
Cureus oro-anal transit time and colonic manometry: Predictability and outcomes in children with functional constipation Purpose: The primary objective of this study was to measure oro-anal transit time using SITZMARKS® (Konsyl…1 month ago) The objective was to evaluate the correlation between time (OTT).
Cureus oro-anal transit time and colonic manometry: Predictability and outcomes in children with functional constipation Purpose: The primary objective of this study was to measure oro-anal transit time using SITZMARKS® (Konsyl…1 month ago) The objective was to evaluate the correlation between time (OTT).
The value of mind-body therapy in functional gastrointestinal diseases is proven.
Mental health conditions are becoming increasingly common and can trigger gut-brain axis (GBA) disorders, and the number of people being diagnosed with these disorders has increased in recent years. An important reminder of the overlapping roles between these diseases Recent internet research. Researchers questioned 54,127 adult participants (49.1% female, mean age 44.3 years) from 26 […]
The value of mind-body therapy in functional gastrointestinal diseases is proven.
Mental health conditions are becoming increasingly common and can trigger gut-brain axis (GBA) disorders, and the number of people being diagnosed with these disorders has increased in recent years. An important reminder of the overlapping roles between these diseases Recent internet research. Researchers questioned 54,127 adult participants (49.1% female, mean age 44.3 years) from 26 […]
Organic and Functional Disorders: Their Differences
Diseases may be described as organic or functional. The broadest definition is: Ann organic disease A condition in which there is a measurable change in a tissue or organ that causes the organ or organ system to malfunction. a functional disease A condition in which there are abnormal changes in organ function but no measurable […]