A Breakthrough Point in Integrative Medical Research: Challenge of Treating Overlapping Symptoms in Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders.
10.1007/s11655-022-3534-7
- Author:
Xu-Dong TANG
1
;
Xiang-Xue MA
2
Author Information
1. Institute of Spleen and Stomach Diseases, Xiyuan Hospital, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, 100091, China. txdly@sina.com.
2. Institute of Spleen and Stomach Diseases, Xiyuan Hospital, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, 100091, China.
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
functional gastrointestinal disorders;
integrative medicine;
overlapping symptoms
- MeSH:
Biomedical Research;
China;
Gastrointestinal Diseases/therapy*;
Humans;
Integrative Medicine;
Medicine, East Asian Traditional;
Prevalence;
Quality of Life
- From:
Chinese journal of integrative medicine
2022;28(6):554-559
- CountryChina
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Functional gastrointestinal disorders (FGIDs) are common disorders that are characterized by persistent and recurring gastrointestinal symptoms. Many patients with FGIDs have overlapping symptoms, which impaired the quality of life and ability to work of patients, and left a considerable impact on health-care systems and society. Chinese medicines (CMs) are commonly utilized by many patients with FGIDs. This article discusses the current status of diagnosis and treatment of FGIDs, the advantages and characteristics of CM treatment, and how integrated medicine can make a breakthrough in FGIDs diagnosis and treatment.
