The Disease Spectrum and Natural History of Patients With Abdominal Bloating or Distension: A Longitudinal Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background/aims

Abdominal bloating or distension (AB/D) is a common complaint in the outpatient of gastroenterology department. Since the potential contributors are numerous and complex, a longitudinal study on the disease spectrum and natural history of patients was performed to better understand the key factors of AB/D.

Methods

Consecutive patients with the chief complaint of AB/D referred to the outpatient clinic were screened. Functional gastrointestinal disorders (FGIDs) were diagnosed according to Rome IV criteria. A 3-year follow-up was performed to seek for the changes in symptoms as well as disease spectrum.

Results

A total of 261 participants were enrolled and 139 completed the follow-up. Most patients suffered from moderate to severe symptoms more than 1 da

SUBMITTER: Chen F 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10774809 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature