Assessment and management of disorders of gut–brain interaction in patients with eating disorders

Abstract

Plain English Summary Disorders of gut–brain interaction, also known as functional gastrointestinal disorders, are common in individuals with eating disorders and can cause symptoms that affect all parts of the gastrointestinal system. In this review, we describe common symptoms of disorders of gut–brain interaction and recommendations for their assessment and management.

Keywords

• Disorders of gut–brain interaction
• Functional gastrointestinal disorders
• Feeding and eating disorders
• Anorexia nervosa
• Bulimia nervosa
• Avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder