Gastrointestinal complaints in the elderly often present differently, with overlapping symptoms, multiple comorbidities, and age-related physiological changes complicating diagnosis and management. This session unpacks how aging impacts gut function and alters the presentation of common GI disorders.

Dr Manish Bhatnagar will guide clinicians through a practical, case-based approach to evaluating GI symptoms in older adults: highlighting red flags, common diagnostic pitfalls, and rational investigation strategies. The focus will be on differentiating benign age-related changes from pathology, optimizing treatment choices, and improving outcomes in this vulnerable population.