Rome V Algorithms Book Online

A practical, efficient, and cost-effective method to evaluate common GI symptoms.

In addition to basic questions based on symptoms, each diagnostic algorithm also has additional features that utilize ROME V’s comprehensive approach to DGBI care, including:

• Case reports link to the particular algorithm
• Detailed explanation provided for each clinical decision or diagnostic assessment method
• Up-to-date references to support the clinical information
• Helps decide when to refer to a mental health consultant or consult providers from other specialties.

1. Esophageal Disorders 

1-1. Functional Heartburn and Reflux Hypersensitivity–Proven GERD
1-2. Functional Heartburn and Reflux Hypersensitivity–Unproven GERD
1-3. Functional Chest Pain of Esophageal Origin
1-4. Functional Dysphagia
1-5. Globus

2. Gastroduodenal Disorders

2-1. Recurrent Dyspepsia with Early Satiation or Postprandial Fullness
2-2. Recurrent Dyspepsia with Epigastric Pain or Burning
2-3. Chronic Nausea or Vomiting

3. Bowel Disorders 

3-1. Recurrent Abdominal Pain with Disordered Bowel Habits
3-2. Chronic Constipation
3-3. Chronic Diarrhea Without Abdominal Pain or Discomfort
3-4. Abdominal Bloating and Distension

4. Centrally Mediated Disorders of Gastrointestinal Pain

4-1. Continuous Abdominal Pain
4-2. Abdominal Migraine
4-3. Abdominal Pain when Taking Opioids

5. Gallbladder and Sphincter of Oddi Disorders 

5-1. Recurrent Biliary Pain with an Intact Gallbladder but No Objective Evidence of Biliary Obstruction
5-2. Recurrent Biliary Pain with Suggestion of Biliary Obstruction

6. Anorectal Disorders 

6-1. Refractory Constipation and Difficult Defecation
6-2. Fecal Incontinence
6-3. Chronic Anorectal Pain
6-4. Rectal Hyposensitivity
6-5. Rectal Hypersensitivity

7. Pediatric Disorders of Gut-Brain Interaction: Upper Gastrointestinal Disorders

7-1. Gastroesophageal Reflux
7-2. Belching
7-3. Functional Feeding Disorders
7-4. Upper Abdominal Discomfort
7-5. Nausea
7-6. Vomiting

8. Pediatric Disorders of Gut-Brain Interaction: Lower Gastrointestinal and Biliary Disorders

8-1. Abdominal Pain Disorders
8-2. Irritable Bowel Syndrome
8-3. Biliary Pain Syndrome
8-4. Functional Constipation
8-5. Nonretentive Fecal Incontinence
8-6. Infant Dyschezia
8-7. Proctalgia Fugax
8-8. Functional Diarrhea
8-9. Functional Abdominal Bloating
8-10. Infant Distress Syndrome

Appendices 

A. Rome V Diagnostic Criteria for Disorders of Gut-Brain Interaction

B. Rome V Guidelines and Flags for Referring to a Mental Health Provider

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