FGID occurs due to the abnormal functioning of the GI tract. A recent study indicated that around 40% of the world's population is affected by FGID. 2 In comparison to men, women are more commonly ...

An 11-year-old girl presents with a 6-month history of abdominal pain and nausea upon awakening most days, but no pain at night. Can you make the diagnosis? An 11-year-old girl presents with a 6-month ...

Children who frequently miss school because of abdominal complaints are far more likely to be suffering from disorders of the gut-brain axis such as irritable bowel syndrome than diseases that can be ...

Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders (FGIDs), also known as disorders of gut-brain interaction, encompass a wide range of conditions that cannot be attributed to structural, biochemical, or organic ...

An increasing number of people are suffering from gastrointestinal disorders (GIDs) due to unhealthy diet habits and the stress of the fast pace of modern life. Most of these people will be ...

Gastrointestinal diseases can be functional, affecting how the GI tract works, or structural, involving physical changes or problems. Examples of functional GI diseases include IBS and functional ...

Resolutions to improve health typically include measures such as more exercise, a healthier diet and stopping smoking. But what about your gut microbiome? Taking steps to protect and improve it can ...

Abdominal pain, bloating, nausea, constipation, and diarrhea are common gastrointestinal symptoms reported by people, but often they do not have an organic explanation. In these cases, the doctors ...

Objectives Functional foods have demonstrated potential in preventing gastrointestinal and musculoskeletal (osteo-related) ...