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 ...

Gastrointestinal diseases can cause symptoms like heartburn, constipation, diarrhea, and abdominal pain. Functional GI diseases affect how the digestive system works without visible organ damage.

Much research has been conducted about the hidden connection between gastrointestinal (GI) disorders and mental health. For women, the connection can be even more profound. This article uncovers the ...

—EG/EoD--an umbrella term for eosinophilic gastritis and eosinophilic duodenitis—has been the proverbial needle in the clinical haystack among gastrointestinal disorders, marked by long diagnostic ...

Results from a 5-year study show significantly higher rates of several gastrointestinal (GI) disorders, as well as hospital-related costs, among patients living with HIV compared with controls.

AMY, amygdala; DGBIs, disorders of gut-brain interaction; DMV, dorsal motor nucleus of the vagus; ENS, enteric nervous system; Hyp, hypothalamus; NTS, nucleus tractus ...

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 ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . The connection between disordered eating and GI seems like an easy one to make. Kyle Staller, MD, MPH, director ...

COVID-19 patients show a 37% higher risk of developing new gastrointestinal disorders compared to COVID-19-negative individuals. The study analyzed data from over 1.1 million patients, with 56,745 ...

Wine may cause discomfort for people with gastrointestinal disorders, new research suggests. Though some evidence conflicts, studies lean toward wine causing negative effects for those with GI ...