Gravity and the Gut: A Hypothesis of Irritable Bowel Syndrome
The Gastro Girl Podcast
01/31/23
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Does your irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) flare-up on airplanes, amusement park rides, or while hiking up to higher altitudes? Gravity could be the reason. Dr. Brennan Spiegel, Director of Health Services Research at Cedars-Sinai joins us to discuss a hypothesis he published in the American Journal of Gastroenterology about the effects of gravity on irritable bowel syndrome. Dr. Spiegel explains what we already know about IBS, connects the dots with patient experiences and calls for research in order to determine whether IBS, as well as other gastrointestinal conditions, could result from the body’s inability to manage gravity. He also helps us imagine the possible implications for new treatments based on new understandings of the role of gravity on the gut.
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Do you often experience stomach discomfort and don’t know why? In this episode, we learn about a condition called functional dyspepsia, which may be the reason for your tummy troubles. Dr. Scott Gabbard, a Gastroenterologist at the Cleveland Clinic and Chairman of the American College of Gastroenterology’s Patient Care Committee, explains functional dyspepsia, a term used for recurring upset stomach symptoms with no clear cause. Dr. Gabbard helps us understand the symptoms, treatment options and ongoing management of this condition. Since patients often misinterpret their symptoms for other indigestion disorders such as GERD, Dr. Gabbard also offers tips for effectively communicating with healthcare providers about our symptoms so that we get an accurate diagnosis.
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