Irritable bowel syndrome with diarrhoea (IBS‐D) and functional diarrhoea (FDr) are the two
major functional bowel disorders characterized by diarrhoea. In spite of their high …

Employing a consensus approach, our working team critically considered the available
evidence and multinational expert criticism, revised the Rome II diagnostic criteria for the …

Background There is some evidence that, despite attempts to classify them separately,
functional bowel disorders are not distinct entities and that such divisions are artificial. Aim …

Chronic diarrhea is a common clinical problem, affecting roughly 5% of the population in any
given year. Evaluation and management of these patients can be difficult due to the …

Background Irritable bowel syndrome is characterized by chronic abdominal symptoms and
irregular bowel movements without any cause than can be revealed by routine diagnostic …

Functional bowel disorders are highly prevalent disorders found worldwide. These disorders
have the potential to affect all members of society, regardless of age, sex, race, creed, color …

Background: The correct diagnosis of functional gastrointestinal disorders (FGIDs) is quite a
challenge. The overlaps between syndromes can complicate the interpretation of clinical …

Functional gastrointestinal disorders (FGIDs) are diagnosed and classified using the Rome
criteria; the criteria may change over time as new scientific data emerge. The Rome IV was …

Functional gastrointestinal disorders (FGIDs) represent a common and important class of
disorders within gastroenterology. RomeI, the first edition was published in 1994, with …

With this guideline, the World Gastroenterology Organisation (WGO) is aiming to guide
health providers in the best management of irritable bowel disease (IBS) through a concise …