Treating Digestive Problems
We experience a variety of problems with digestion. I have found that a workup that involves stool culture, endoscopy and colonoscopy can miss much of what is causing us problems. I use specialty labs to do much of the evaluations I do with you. I also believe that nutraceutical (natural) combinations can often relieve the problem with few side effects.
What Causes Digestive Problems?
There are many causes of these conditions and a thorough workup is usually required to know what path of investigation is most likely to get good results. The work up begins with a talk with me involving a past medical history, family history and the process of the development of your symptoms. We also want to know what you have already tried to resolve the problem and to see what tests have already been done, if any. If you have testing, please bring it with you to your appointment.
Digestive Problems We Treat
- Constipation
- Diarrhea
- Indigestion (GERD)
- Food Allergies
- Fatigue
- Gas and Bloating
- Pain After Eating
- SIBO small intestinal bacterial overgrowth
Diagnosis may involve medical history review, physical exams, and tests like blood work, stool analysis, or imaging studies.
Treatments may include dietary changes, medications, probiotics, and stress management techniques tailored to the individual's needs.
If symptoms persist, worsen, or include severe pain, blood in stool, or unexplained weight loss, consult a healthcare provider promptly.
Take charge of your health with personalized care at Imana Medicine in Santa Fe. Specializing in women's health, we bridge the gap between Western medicine and natural healing. Contact us today to restore balance and thrive!