Rome process
Rome Process
The Rome Process (pronunciation: /roʊm proʊsɛs/) is a diagnostic criteria used in the field of gastroenterology to identify functional gastrointestinal disorders (FGIDs). The process is named after the city of Rome, where the first meeting to establish these criteria took place.
Etymology
The term "Rome Process" is derived from the city of Rome, Italy, where the first consensus meeting was held to establish a standardized diagnostic criteria for FGIDs. The term "process" refers to the systematic method used to diagnose these disorders.
Definition
The Rome Process is a set of diagnostic criteria that are used to identify functional gastrointestinal disorders. These disorders are characterized by chronic or recurrent symptoms that cannot be explained by structural or biochemical abnormalities. The Rome Process uses a combination of symptom-based criteria, patient history, and physical examination to make a diagnosis.
Related Terms
- Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders (FGIDs): A group of disorders characterized by chronic or recurrent symptoms that cannot be explained by structural or biochemical abnormalities.
- Gastroenterology: The branch of medicine focused on the digestive system and its disorders.
- Symptom-based criteria: A method of diagnosis that relies on the presence of specific symptoms.
- Patient history: Information obtained from the patient about their past and present health.
- Physical examination: A method of diagnosis that involves a physical check-up of the patient.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Rome process
- Wikipedia's article - Rome process
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