Functional Gastrointestinal (GI) Disorders (FGID) include conditions such as:

• Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)

• Functional Dyspepsia

• Functional bloating

• Functional constipation

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Another term for FGID is Disorder of Gut Brain Interaction (DGBI)

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These are the most common GI disorders ,  with 40% of people affected. They are the most common GI reason for patients consulting a General Practitioner, and the most common reason for referral to a gastroenterologist

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FGID are diagnosed using the Rome Criteria, based entirely on symptoms. Some patients will require investigation with upper Gi endoscopy or colonoscopy to rule out other conditions which could mimic a FGID.

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Treatment of FGID is challenging, and typically patients have already tried a number of dietary interventions and medications by the point of referral to a gastroenterologist. We therefore plan to offer Mediminds             a novel intervention for FGID.  More information to come!

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