Neurogastroenterology (NGE), the subspecialty focused on disorders of gut-brain interaction (DGBIs) such as IBS and chronic constipation, faces limited growth due to inadequate training, lack of referral centers, and persistent stigmas within the medical community. Despite their high prevalence and burden on healthcare systems, DGBIs remain underrepresented in curricula and poorly resourced, especially in countries like Italy, where surveys reveal insufficient diagnostics and clinical infrastructure. Expanding education, multidisciplinary care, and institutional support is essential to improve patient outcomes and attract more young gastroenterologists to the field.
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