{"id":15421,"date":"2023-08-09T07:56:20","date_gmt":"2023-08-09T11:56:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/medifactia.com\/us\/?page_id=15421"},"modified":"2023-08-09T07:57:44","modified_gmt":"2023-08-09T11:57:44","slug":"gastrointestinal-disorders","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/medifactia.com\/us\/gastrointestinal-disorders\/","title":{"rendered":"Gastrointestinal Disorders"},"content":{"rendered":"<div  class='flex_column av-vcawky-18c8b3091d7005a1ca2a1950ce3b99ce av_one_full  avia-builder-el-0  el_before_av_one_full  avia-builder-el-first  first flex_column_div  '     ><style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-ll3mun2f-1ad3307a97f9fed1709524694a3a4431\">\n.avia-image-container.av-ll3mun2f-1ad3307a97f9fed1709524694a3a4431 img.avia_image{\nbox-shadow:none;\n}\n.avia-image-container.av-ll3mun2f-1ad3307a97f9fed1709524694a3a4431 .av-image-caption-overlay-center{\ncolor:#ffffff;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='avia-image-container av-ll3mun2f-1ad3307a97f9fed1709524694a3a4431 av-styling- avia-align-center  avia-builder-el-1  avia-builder-el-no-sibling '   itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\" ><div class=\"avia-image-container-inner\"><div class=\"avia-image-overlay-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\" class='wp-image- avia-img-lazy-loading-not- avia_image ' src=\"https:\/\/medifactia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Man_Toilet-scaled.jpg\" alt='' title=''   itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\"  \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div  class='flex_column av-w7sqhe-d5fa4e22da3a538d13f5d1a26f7242b8 av_one_full  avia-builder-el-2  el_after_av_one_full  el_before_av_one_full  first flex_column_div  column-top-margin'     ><p>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-ll3mj5e5-ac2fd988e631d405e0379e30e074c354\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-ll3mj5e5-ac2fd988e631d405e0379e30e074c354{\npadding-bottom:10px;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-ll3mj5e5-ac2fd988e631d405e0379e30e074c354 .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-ll3mj5e5-ac2fd988e631d405e0379e30e074c354 .av-subheading{\nfont-size:15px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-ll3mj5e5-ac2fd988e631d405e0379e30e074c354 av-special-heading-h1 blockquote modern-quote  avia-builder-el-3  el_before_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-first '><h1 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders (FGID)<\/h1><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-ll3mjwks-3ed552d8431f93f0aaa92fa83a1eef94 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Functional gastrointestinal disorders are characterized by chronic (long-term) GI symptoms that arise due to the function or dysfunction of the digestive system.<\/p>\n<p>Functional gastrointestinal and motility disorders are the most common gastrointestinal problems in the general population. It\u00b4s estimated that around 1 in 4 individuals or even more might experience these issues. These conditions make up about 40% of the GI problems that doctors and therapists help patients with.<\/p>\n<p>The term \u201cfunctional\u201d is usually used to describe disorders in which the regular functions of the intestines&#8217; movement, the sensitivity of the intestines&#8217; nerves, or the brain\u00b4s control over these activities are disrupted.<\/p>\n<p>Some of the most common functional gastrointestinal disorders are functional constipation, functional diarrhea, and Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS).<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/p><\/div><div  class='flex_column av-1jtmvde-84260a62ab92da9de2ba17cb9d8eef8a av_one_full  avia-builder-el-5  el_after_av_one_full  el_before_av_one_full  first flex_column_div  column-top-margin'     ><p>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-ll3ml4jh-a3a43026676f6a8fbc80d66c99240c6c\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-ll3ml4jh-a3a43026676f6a8fbc80d66c99240c6c{\npadding-bottom:10px;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-ll3ml4jh-a3a43026676f6a8fbc80d66c99240c6c .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-ll3ml4jh-a3a43026676f6a8fbc80d66c99240c6c .av-subheading{\nfont-size:15px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-ll3ml4jh-a3a43026676f6a8fbc80d66c99240c6c av-special-heading-h2 blockquote modern-quote  avia-builder-el-6  el_before_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-first '><h2 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Chronic Constipation <\/h2><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-ll3mm5zg-20b4496a7c9646f5e26187d06eb79991 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Chronic constipation refers to the persistence of infrequent bowel movements or difficult passage of stools for an extended period, typically lasting several weeks or more. It is often characterized by having less than three bowel movements per week. While occasional constipation is a prevalent issue in both adults and children, certain individuals may endure chronic constipation, significantly impacting their daily routines.<\/p>\n<p>Signs and symptoms of chronic constipation include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Having less than three bowel movements per week<\/li>\n<li>Experiencing lumpy or hard stools<\/li>\n<li>Straining during bowel movements<\/li>\n<li>Sensation of a blockage in the rectum that hinders bowel movements<\/li>\n<li>Feeling of incomplete emptying of the rectum after a bowel movement<\/li>\n<li>Requiring assistance to empty the rectum, which may involve pressing on the abdomen or manually removing stool with a finger<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Constipation may be classified as chronic if you have encountered two or more of these symptoms persistently for the past three months. Constipation that is long-term (chronic) or that keeps coming back requires more effort to diagnose and treat.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/p><\/div><\/p>\n<div  class='flex_column av-10x8p8y-a287594219392dd62ffb17dd326eb404 av_one_full  avia-builder-el-8  el_after_av_one_full  el_before_av_one_full  first flex_column_div  column-top-margin'     ><p>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-ll3mmuxz-cc66cdbb009f7e63aec6f1e3e167bcd5\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-ll3mmuxz-cc66cdbb009f7e63aec6f1e3e167bcd5{\npadding-bottom:10px;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-ll3mmuxz-cc66cdbb009f7e63aec6f1e3e167bcd5 .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-ll3mmuxz-cc66cdbb009f7e63aec6f1e3e167bcd5 .av-subheading{\nfont-size:15px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-ll3mmuxz-cc66cdbb009f7e63aec6f1e3e167bcd5 av-special-heading-h2 blockquote modern-quote  avia-builder-el-9  el_before_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-first '><h2 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Chronic Diarrhea <\/h2><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-ll3mngxy-e393a0b3bce92c488ac3043db6d52eaf '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Diarrhea is a prevalent condition characterized by the frequent passage of loose or watery stools. It can occur independently or alongside other symptoms like nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, or weight loss. Acute diarrhea goes away in a few weeks and becomes chronic when it lasts longer than 3\u20134 weeks. If no specific cause is found after a thorough investigation and certain criteria are met, a diagnosis of functional or chronic diarrhea may be considered.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/p><\/div><div  class='flex_column av-odeu9e-1af2c6b1ea3ecce6454987834f5d3f60 av_one_full  avia-builder-el-11  el_after_av_one_full  el_before_av_hr  first flex_column_div  column-top-margin'     ><p>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-ll3mnsx7-fea928f17cf7c5514fc2149fe86ffbe8\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-ll3mnsx7-fea928f17cf7c5514fc2149fe86ffbe8{\npadding-bottom:10px;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-ll3mnsx7-fea928f17cf7c5514fc2149fe86ffbe8 .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-ll3mnsx7-fea928f17cf7c5514fc2149fe86ffbe8 .av-subheading{\nfont-size:15px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-ll3mnsx7-fea928f17cf7c5514fc2149fe86ffbe8 av-special-heading-h2 blockquote modern-quote  avia-builder-el-12  el_before_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-first '><h2 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)<\/h2><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-ll3moucw-012d68b4daff8778833aa2ef186ded39 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common disorder that affects the stomach and intestines, also called the gastrointestinal tract. Its symptoms comprise cramping, abdominal pain, bloating, gas, as well as alternating episodes of diarrhea and constipation, or sometimes both. IBS is a chronic condition that requires long-term management to effectively address its symptoms. A significant number of individuals experiencing moderate to severe IBS report a poor quality of life. Symptoms of IBS can vary and tend to persist for an extended duration. The most prevalent symptoms include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Abdominal pain, cramping, or bloating associated with bowel movements<\/li>\n<li>Changes in the appearance of bowel movements<\/li>\n<li>Changes in the frequency of bowel movements<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Other related symptoms may involve a feeling of incomplete evacuation and increased presence of gas or mucus in the stool.<\/p>\n<p>There are four types of IBS. Each type is named for its most common complaints, including constipation predominant IBS (IBS-C), diarrhea predominant IBS (IBS-D), IBS mixed type (IBS-M), and IBS unclassified.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/p><\/div><div  class='hr av-5bf71u-0fc17794266e30ad9cc5c4260e9df573 hr-default  avia-builder-el-14  el_after_av_one_full  el_before_av_one_full '><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div><\/p>\n<div  class='flex_column av-16qxkia-ddb7daef80a5c3df972f5cad8e8e623c av_one_full  avia-builder-el-15  el_after_av_hr  el_before_av_hr  first flex_column_div  '     ><style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-ll3mqg6q-be652d1d2a197a30b775dc39a62b89c8\">\n#top .av_textblock_section.av-ll3mqg6q-be652d1d2a197a30b775dc39a62b89c8 .avia_textblock{\nfont-size:13px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-ll3mqg6q-be652d1d2a197a30b775dc39a62b89c8 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Information on this site should not be used as a substitute for medical advice from your doctor. Always discuss diagnosis and treatment information including risks with your doctor. Keep in mind that all treatment and outcome results are specific to the individual patient. Results may vary.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>\n<div  class='hr av-rtsaj6-d528e2842421b0c713aa5dafb313b352 hr-default  avia-builder-el-17  el_after_av_one_full  el_before_av_one_full '><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div  class='flex_column av-jpilo2-80d69019b04e3fe061eaa22def74707d av_one_full  avia-builder-el-18  el_after_av_hr  avia-builder-el-last  first flex_column_div  '     ><style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-ll3msqtb-33b63a6eac43cd7ee4bdd225ddc31726\">\n#top .av_textblock_section.av-ll3msqtb-33b63a6eac43cd7ee4bdd225ddc31726 .avia_textblock{\nfont-size:12px;\ncolor:#707070;\n}\n<\/style>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-ll3msqtb-33b63a6eac43cd7ee4bdd225ddc31726 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock av_inherit_color'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Aziz, I., Whitehead, W.E., Palsson, O., T\u00f6rnblom, H. &amp; Simr\u00e9n, M. (2020). Expert Review of Gastroenterology &amp; Hepatology. An approach to the diagnosis and management of Rome IV functional disorders of chronic constipation [electronic version]. Taylor &amp; Francis Group, Vol. no. 14, 1-8.<\/p>\n<p>Drossman DA., et al. (2016). Rome IV, the functional gastrointestinal disorders. Gastroenterology. Vol. 150:1262-1279.<\/p>\n<p>Keller, J., Bassotti, G., Clarke, J., et al. (2018). EXPERT CONSENCUS DOCUMENT. Advances in the diagnosis and classification of gastric and intestinal motility disorders [electronic version]. Nat Rev Gastroenterol Hepatol., Vol. 15(5), 291-308.<\/p>\n<p>Sperber, AD., et al. (2021). Worldwide Prevalence and Burden of Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders, Results of Rome Foundation Global Study. Gastroenterology. 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