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Arjuna Priyadarsin De Silva1, Krishanni Prabagar2, Madunil Anuk Niriella3
1Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Kelaniya, Ragama, Sri Lanka. apdesilva@kln.ac.lk.
Abstract:
Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders (FGIDs), including conditions such as irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and functional dyspepsia, affect millions worldwide, significantly impairing quality of life and increasing healthcare utilization. These disorders are multifactorial and complex, with several subtypes, making diagnosis and management challenging. This review explores the emerging role of digital health technologies and artificial intelligence(AI) in transforming FGID diagnosis and treatment. We focus on wearable devices, capsule-based diagnostics, mobile health applications, and AI-powered virtual assistants, highlighting how these innovations address the limitations of traditional investigative and management approaches. Additionally, we assess the impact of these digital advancements on patient outcomes, healthcare efficiency, and real-time symptom monitoring. Finally, we examine the challenges associated with data privacy, accuracy, and reliability in digital health solutions and propose future directions for technological advancements in FGID management.
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