Neurogastroenterology

Neurogastroenterology is the study of how the nervous system interacts with the gastrointestinal (GI) tract. It focuses on understanding how the brain and nerves influence digestive functions, including how we feel hunger, experience pain, and manage gut movements. This field examines conditions like irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), which are affected by both physical and emotional factors. By exploring the connections between the brain and the gut, neurogastroenterology aims to improve diagnosis and treatment for digestive disorders, recognizing that our mental and emotional well-being plays a significant role in gut health.