title: Functional gastrointestinal disease.
abstract: Despite their prevalence, functional disturbances of the gastrointestinal tract in response to stress are often disregarded or unrecognized. The nature of these disturbances, particularly the irritable bowel syndrome, is discussed and an outline of treatment programs given, stressing the need for psychotherapy.
authors.forename: A H
authors.initials: AH
authors.lastname: Jiwani