Recurrent Gastrointestinal Disturbance

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Brain & Nerve

Digestive Health

Contributed byKrish Tangella MD, MBAAug 09, 2021

What are the other Names for this Condition? (Also known as/Synonyms)

RGD (Recurrent Gastrointestinal Disturbance)

What is Recurrent Gastrointestinal Disturbance? (Definition/Background Information)

Recurrent Gastrointestinal Disturbance (RGD) may be described as a set of gastrointestinal signs and symptoms, such as abdominal pain, abdominal discomfort, and nausea and/or vomiting, which is associated with a migraine attack
The gastrointestinal disturbances observed with migraine are recurrent and chronic with a predictable interval pattern, or occurring in a completely random fashion
According to ICHD classification, Recurrent Gastrointestinal Disturbance is an episodic syndrome that may be associated with migraine. Per ICHD, there are two subtypes of RGD that include:
- Cyclical vomiting syndrome
- Abdominal migraine
Individuals of any age group, gender, race, or ethnicity may be at risk for Recurrent Gastrointestinal Disturbance

The criteria for diagnosis of Recurrent Gastrointestinal Disturbance as outlined by the International Headache Society (IHS) is given below:

At least five attacks with distinct episodes of abdominal pain and/or discomfort and/or nausea and/or vomiting
Normal gastrointestinal examination and evaluation
Not attributed to another disorder

(Source: International Headache Society Classification ICHD-3, London, United Kingdom)

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