Functional Dyspepsia Overlap Syndromes:
From IBS to Constipation

Date: September 30, 2025

Time: 
8.30 PM Malaysia-China time; 6:00 PM India Time; 8.30 AM Eastern Time


Format: Virtual session
Level: Beginner/Intermediate
CE Credits: Not applicable
Fee: No charge

Description:
The webinar will address the challenges and clinical significance of functional dyspepsia overlapping with other disorders of gut–brain interactions, such as IBS and constipation. Experts will discuss the burden of these overlap syndromes, which are associated with greater symptom severity, psychological comorbidities, and increased healthcare utilization; yet remain under-recognized in clinical practice. The session will review diagnostic limitations and practical management strategies, including dietary interventions, pharmacological therapy, and tailored treatment approaches to improve treatment outcomes.


Speakers & Topics:

Dr. Uday Ghoshal

Moderator

Dr. Uday Ghoshal

Dr. Jie Wu

Presenter-Topic:
Functional Dyspepsia–Irritable Bowel Syndrome Overlap: Clinical Insights and Management Strategies

Dr. Jie Wu, MD, PhD
Dr. Jie Wu, MD, PhD, is a consultant gastroenterologist, endoscopist, and early-career researcher at Xiangya Hospital of Central South University in Changsha, China. His work focuses on disorders of gut-brain interaction (DGBI), particularly the gut-brain axis in irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Dr. Wu currently leads several projects on food intolerance in IBS, supported by national and international grants, and actively manages patients with DGBI in outpatient clinics.
Dr. Omesh Goyal, M.D., D.M.

Presenter-Topic:
Functional Dyspepsia–Constipation Overlap: An Under-Recognized Clinical Challenge

Dr. Omesh Goyal, M.D., D.M.
M.B.B.S., M.D. (Med), D.M. (Gastro), F.I.A.C.M., M.N.A.M.S.
Professor of Gastroenterology, D.M.C. and Hospital, Ludhiana, INDIA -141001
Member, Rome Partners Education Committee, Rome Foundation, U.S.A.
Former Governing Council Member, Indian NeuroGastro Motility Association
Fellow, Indian Society of Gastroenterology
Fellow, Indian National Association for the Study of Liver
Editorial Board Member, World Journal of Gastroenterology

Dr. Omesh Goyal is a Professor of Gastroenterology and Chief of the Neurogastroenterology and GI Motility Unit at Dayanand Medical College and Hospital, Ludhiana, India. His research focuses on the epidemiology and overlap of disorders of gut–brain interaction (DGBIs), particularly functional dyspepsia (FD) and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). He has pioneered work in India on the role of diet and psychological comorbidities in the clinical presentation and management of DGBIs. Dr. Goyal has authored more than 80 research articles and has contributed as a member of expert groups formulating Indian guidelines on IBS, constipation, dyspepsia, and related disorders.

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The Rome Foundation is an independent not-for-profit 501(c) 3 organization that provides support for activities designed to create scientific data and educational information to assist in the diagnosis and treatment of Disorders of Gut-Brain Interaction (DGBI). Our mission is to improve the lives of people with DGBI through clinical care, education, and research.

The Rome Partners is an international partnership between The Rome Foundation and early-to-mid-career international clinicians and scientists interested in Disorders of Gut-Brain Interaction (DGBIs). The RFPP is committed to empowering early to mid-career professionals in Neurogastroenterology by providing mentorship, networking opportunities, and engagement with the global Rome Foundation community. This program allows emerging leaders to grow in the field and potentially become Rome Foundation Fellows.

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