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There’s been a striking rise in disorders of gut-brain interaction (DGBI), including irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and functional dyspepsia, since the COVID-19 pandemic, new survey data from the UK and the US showed. “Healthcare providers should recognize post-COVID DGBI as part of the long COVID spectrum. These post-COVID gut problems appear more severe and require more medical care than similar …

Key Questions Answered Q: What are disorders of gut-brain interaction (DGBIs)?A: DGBIs, such as irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and functional dyspepsia, are conditions where the gut and brain fail to communicate properly, leading to chronic gastrointestinal symptoms without clear structural causes. Q: How much did these disorders increase after the pandemic?A: The study found a rise from 38.3% to 42.6% …