GastroIntestinal Issues
Gastrointestinal (GI) complaints are one of the most common reasons individuals seek medical care. Many have been through numerous physician consultations and treatment modalities without relief. Unfortunately, millions more suffer silently, thinking that their GI symptoms are “normal” while self-medicating with antacids, Pepto Bismol or food avoidance. Additionally, many GI complaints are embarrassing for patient to discuss with their health care provider or they may fear invasive GI testing procedures.
In the past several decades research has changed the way we understand gastrointestinal disorders. These studies have illuminated the complex interaction of the immune system, neuroendocrine system and microbial environment within the gut. These advances in understanding have profound implications on the diagnosis and treatment of gastrointestinal disorders. Rather than describing only discreet independent GI disorders, common dysfunctions are at the root of many, seemingly unrelated, GI conditions. Combining many, these scientific advances with the understanding of the biological individuality of each patient has led to a new paradigm of patient care. Even while many patient complaints and irregularities are difficult to pigeonhole into a clear cut “ICD” diagnosis code, this new paradigm of medicine has emerged to allow the practitioner to assess, evaluate and treat patients rather than diseases. This new paradigm of medicine is generally referred to as “functional medicine.”
Please take the time to click on the individual GI issues listed on the main “Health Concerns” page.
We take pride in healing the Gut here at the DaSilva Institute and know that, if you suffer from any chronic condition, whether directly or indirectly GI related we can help.
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