Rome Foundation

The Rome Foundation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the diagnosis and treatment of functional gastrointestinal disorders—conditions where the digestive system looks normal but doesn't work properly, causing symptoms like abdominal pain, bloating, or irregular bowel movements. They develop standardized guidelines and diagnostic criteria, known as the Rome Criteria, used worldwide by healthcare professionals. This helps ensure consistent, accurate diagnosis and effective management of these complex conditions, ultimately enhancing patient care and advancing research in gastroenterology.