What Does Rome Criteria Stand For?
The Rome criteria is a set of diagnostic criteria used to classify and diagnose functional gastrointestinal disorders (FGIDs). These criteria were developed by a group of experts in the field of gastroenterology and have been widely accepted and used as a standard for diagnosing FGIDs.
Understanding Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders
Functional gastrointestinal disorders are a group of disorders that affect the normal functioning of the digestive system without any identifiable structural or biochemical abnormalities. These disorders are characterized by symptoms such as abdominal pain, bloating, constipation, diarrhea, and altered bowel habits.
The Rome Criteria:
The Rome criteria provide guidelines for diagnosing different types of functional gastrointestinal disorders based on specific symptoms and duration. The current version of the Rome criteria is known as Rome IV, which was published in 2016. It includes the following categories:
- Functional Bowel Disorders
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
- Functional Constipation
- Functional Diarrhea
- Functional Abdominal Bloating
- Functional Esophageal Disorders
- Globus Syndrome
- Reflux Hypersensitivity
- Functional Heartburn
- Functional Gastroduodenal Disorders
- Functional Dyspepsia
- Functional Anorectal Disorders