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Cristina Pojoga1, D L Dumitraşcu
1Iuliu Haţieganu University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 3rd Medical Department, Cluj-Napoca, Romania.
Abstract:
Functional gastrointestinal disorders (FGIDs) represent a major burden for the patients, GPs and gastroenterologists. The chronic complaints and psychological disorders associated to the digestive symptoms lead to an impairment of the quality of life. A correct assessment of each functional gastrointestinal disorder is necessary in order to better manage these embarrassing conditions. The advent of Rome III will improve this approach.
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