FUNCTIONAL GASTROINTESTINAL DISORDERS

Functional GI disorders include chronic or intermittent constipation or diarrhea, abdominal pain, excess bloating and gas, heart burn or gastroesophageal reflux disease. Often our patients have already visited with their primary care physician or a gastroenterologist and received the diagnosis of irritable bowel syndrome or simply provided a prescription to address symptoms. We dive deeper to figure out the root cause of your symptoms. Our evaluations include a thorough dietary and exposure history in addition to:

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• Validated intestinal permeability testing via a blood sample

• Specific dietary trials to assess for food reactions, such as a Low FODMAP diet or elimination diets

• Testing for celiac disease and other inflammatory bowel diseases if not already performed

• Food sensitivity and allergy panels as indicated

• When suspected, testing for small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO)

• As needed, a Comprehensive Stool Profile to evaluate digestive enzyme production, GI inflammation, analysis of important microbiome metabolites, microbiome diversity and the presence of potentially pathogenic bacteria or yeast​

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Prescriptions are sometimes used short-term, but most of our patients get lasting relief with dietary changes, specific supplements and lifestyle changes.