Optimizing digestive health for overall wellness.
Your gut health is the foundation of your overall well-being, influencing digestion, immune function, mental health, and chronic disease risk.
digestive health conditions we successfully treat
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A functional gastrointestinal disorder characterized by abdominal pain and changes in bowel habits without evidence of underlying damage.
Signs and symptoms may include abdominal pain, bloating, gas, diarrhea or constipation.
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A chronic gastrointestinal disorder characterized by inflammation of the digestive tract.
Signs and symptoms may include abdominal pain and cramping, bloating, weight gain or loss, fatigue, joint pain, rashes, or urgent bowel movements.
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A condition in which the gastric lining becomes compromised, allowing undigested food, bacteria, and toxins to pass through the intestinal wall to the bloodstream and cause various symptoms.
Signs and symptoms may include gas, bloating, diarrhea, or constipation, nutritional deficiencies or malabsorption, joint and muscle pain, inflammation, allergies, skin conditions, autoimmune conditions, fatigue, headaches and mood changes.
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(GERD) is a chronic digestive disorder characterized by the backward flow of stomach acid into the esophagus, leading to a range of symptoms that can include:
Signs and symptoms may include heartburn, regurgitation of stomach acid or food, chest pain or discomfort, difficulty swallowing, chronic cough, sore throat or hoarseness, asthma-like symptoms, tooth erosion or unexplained weight loss.
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Food sensitivities are adverse reactions to specific foods or food components, which can lead to various digestive, physical, or psychological symptoms, though they typically do not involve the immediate and severe immune responses seen in food allergies.
Signs and symptoms include nausea, abdominal pain, diarrhea, bloating, gas, headaches, fatigue, skin rashes or hives, joint pain, mood swings and irritability.
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SIBO occurs when there is an excessive growth of bacteria in the small intestine, leading to various symptoms.
Signs aad symptoms may include abdominal pain, diarrhea, constipation, gas, nausea, vomiting, fatigue, weight loss, nutritional deficiencies and skin issues
“Within the first month, I already was feeling better than I have in the last year. We found the root cause and while I saw positive physical changes the most important thing is internally, I feel SO much better thanks to Dr. Meg.”
“Dr. Patel is an awesome caring physician. I have worked with him with gut issues since last year and I have never felt better in years. I would recommend him to everyone.
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How we treat digestive conditions
Get personal.
We get to know you in-person or virtually to gain a better understanding of your digestive symptoms and how we can help you feel better. We test for pathogens, autoimmune antibodies, food sensitivities, infection and toxicity. We also test for signs of inflammation, micronutrient deficiencies and hormone imbalances.
Get a plan.
Your care plan will include a digestive health food plan, lifestyle strategies and supplement and medication prescriptions to help you heal based on your unique needs. We focus on treating the root cause and treating you as a whole-person.
Get going.
Our care team provides ongoing support to help you stay on track. No need to go it alone; we’re in this together and can answer all the questions you have along the way.
How can you heal your gut?
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