Bowel disorders—previously referred to as functional bowel disorders—are among the most common gastrointestinal conditions worldwide. These disorders significantly affect quality of life, healthcare utilization, and productivity across all demographic groups.
In this Rome V update, Corsetti et al. present a revised diagnostic framework for bowel disorders based on advances in epidemiology, pathophysiology, clinical evaluation, and treatment since the publication of Rome IV in 2016. The updated classification aims to support clinicians in making more accurate diagnoses and delivering more individualized patient care.