Gastrointestinal disorders

Abstract

Abstract Managing gastrointestinal disorders in supportive and palliative care requires careful attention to the person’s history, accompanied by a careful physical examination. Symptoms are often unpleasant for the person and for those looking after them. As non-invasive interventions multiply, the currency of clinical practice and the knowledge of local resources become paramount in considering the options that are reasonably available even in someone who is frail. The parallel process of managing symptoms while considering any definitive course of action is especially important for people with symptoms from gastrointestinal dysfunction.