Term that describes a group of conditions that present with variable combinations of chronic or recurrent gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms not explained by structural or biochemical ab...
Episodic or continuous abdominal pain that does not occur ...
Dietary modifications (gluten free, prebiotics, enzyme and fiber supplements) rarely helpful
Psychological treatments are available such as CBT, yoga therapy, and hypnotherapy.
The majority of adolescents report that eating induces their symptoms.
FODMAPs (fermentable oligosaccharides, disaccharides, monosaccharides, and polyols) are carbohydrates that are po...
Holtmann G, Shah A, Morrison M. Pathophysiology of functional gastrointestinal disorders: a holistic overview. Dig Dis 2017;35(suppl 1):5–13.
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Symptom-based diagnosis
Not a diagnosis of exclusion
No tests needed for diagnosis
Treatment based on symptoms
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