Korean J Med.  2019 Oct;94(5):425-430. 10.3904/kjm.2019.94.5.425.

Obesity and Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders

• Lee JY
• Kwon JG
• Kim SE
• Diet, Obesity, and Metabolism Research Group of Korean Society of Neurogastroenterology and Motility

• KMID: 2462827
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.3904/kjm.2019.94.5.425

Abstract

The prevalence of obesity and functional gastrointestinal disorders (FGIDs) is increasing worldwide. Obesity has been linked to gastroesophageal reflux disease, irritable bowel syndrome, functional dyspepsia, and various FGIDs. However, the relationship between obesity and FGIDs remains unclear. The purpose of this paper is to evaluate the published studies on this topic and clarify the relationship between obesity and the pathophysiology of various FGIDs.

Keyword

Obesity; Functional gastrointestinal disorders; Gastroesophageal reflux; Irritable bowel syndrome; Dyspepsia

MeSH Terms

Dyspepsia
Gastroesophageal Reflux
Gastrointestinal Diseases*
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Obesity*
Prevalence