The Dr. Hyman Show

What's Driving Your IBS And Gut Issues?

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Aug 12, 2022
Dr. Todd LePine, an Integrative Functional Medicine physician, Dr. Emeran Mayer, an expert on brain-gut interactions, and Dr. George Papanicolaou, a Family Medicine specialist, dive deep into the complexities of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). They discuss the critical role of the gut-brain axis, emphasizing how stress and microbiome imbalances contribute to digestive issues. The trio also explores personalized treatment strategies and innovative therapies like Helminth therapy, advocating a comprehensive approach for optimal gut health.
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INSIGHT

IBS Misdiagnosis

  • Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is often misdiagnosed and misunderstood in traditional medicine.
  • It's categorized by symptoms like constipation or diarrhea, not underlying causes.
ANECDOTE

Colon Spasm Experiment

  • A doctor at Dartmouth evoked colon spasms in medical students by suggesting they had cancer during a procedure.
  • This experiment aimed to understand the nervous system's role in IBS.
ADVICE

Look for Root Causes

  • If you have IBS, explore underlying causes instead of just treating symptoms.
  • Traditional medicine often dismisses IBS, offering only Metamucil or fiber.
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