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The Rome criteria are achieved and finally issued through a consensual process, using the Delphi method (or Delphi technique). The Rome Foundation process is an international effort to create scientific data to help in the diagnosis and treatment of functional gastrointestinal disorders, also known as disorders of gut-brain interaction. [22]
Functional constipation cannot be diagnosed with particular testing; instead, the Rome criteria, a consensus of experts, is used to make this diagnosis. [8] The Rome IV criteria define functional constipation as meeting at least two of the six requirements given below: [9] Over ¼ (25%) of defecations involve straining. [9]
The Rome IV criteria further classifies functional dyspepsia into two subtypes, postprandial distress syndrome (PDS) and epigastric pain syndrome (EPS). [54] Postprandial distress syndrome is marked by dyspeptic symptoms brought on by meals, such as postprandial fullness and early satiety and accounts for 69% of patients with functional dyspepsia.
The term "obstructed defecation syndrome" does not appear in the Rome IV classification. However, diagnostic criteria for functional defecation disorders are listed. [31] According to Rome-IV, this is defined as "features of impaired evacuation" during repeated attempts to defecate. [31]
Due to the lack of specific biomarkers available for the disorder, and if all other possible causes can be ruled out (such as intestinal malrotation), physicians rely on the Rome IV process criteria in order to diagnose patients. [5] Patients must meet all three of the following criteria to receive diagnosis:
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The criteria for selecting tests and investigations also depends on the level of available medical resources. [72] The Rome IV criteria for diagnosing IBS include recurrent abdominal pain, on average, at least one day/week in the last three months, associated with additional stool- or defecation-related criteria. [73]
The Rome process suggests a diagnosis of constipation in children fewer than 4 years old when the child has 2 or more of the following complaints for at least 1 month. [6] For children older than 4 years, there must be 2 of these complaints for at least 2 months: 2 or fewer bowel movements per week; Passing large bowel movements