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Review
. 2023 Sep;50(3):429-446.
doi: 10.1016/j.pop.2023.03.006. Epub 2023 Apr 29.

Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders

Molly Duffy  1 , Victoria L Boggiano  2 , Ravindra Ganesh  3 , Michael Mueller  3
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Review

Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders

Molly Duffy et al. Prim Care. 2023 Sep.

Abstract

Functional gastrointestinal disorders (FGIDs) are an extremely common set of more than 50 disorders characterized by persistent and recurring gastrointestinal symptoms. Most of these patients can be diagnosed and managed by primary care physicians. Treatment includes patient education and reassurance, eliminating triggers, dietary modification, and pharmacologic management. Primary care physicians should consider referral to gastroenterologists when patients exhibit red flag symptoms such as blood in stool, abnormal laboratory findings, involuntary weight loss, age of presentation greater than 50 years, or certain concerning family history.

Keywords: Functional abdominal pain; Functional dyspepsia; Functional gastrointestinal disorders; Irritable bowel syndrome.

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