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Bloating, Gas + Better Digestive Health | Dr. Mary Pardee
Sep 7, 2023
Dr. Mary Pardee, a functional medicine practitioner and naturopathic medical doctor, discusses bloating, IBS, and digestive health. She covers topics like the link between IBS and eating disorders, understanding and treating bloating, gas, and constipation, and finding the right specialist for gastrointestinal health.
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- Bloating can have various causes, including small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO), lactose intolerance, celiac disease, and inflammatory bowel diseases like Crohn's and colitis; it's important to determine the cause through testing for proper treatment.
- Excessive gas that affects quality of life may require further investigation and treatment; while the microbiome plays a role in gas production, the optimal balance of gut bacteria is still unknown and requires more research.
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Causes of Bloating and Importance of Diagnosis
Bloating can have various causes, and it's crucial to determine the specific cause through testing. Small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO) is a common cause of bloating, characterized by an overgrowth of bacteria in the small intestines. Other possible causes include lactose intolerance, celiac disease, and inflammatory bowel diseases like Crohn's and colitis. It's important to identify the cause to guide proper treatment.
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