GI Upset
Description
While many people experience bloating, constipation, or diarrhea occasionally, chronic or recurring symptoms can signal a deeper dysfunction in gut health. These symptoms often stem from imbalances in the gut microbiome, infections (such as SIBO or parasites), food intolerances, low stomach acid, or sluggish bile flow. Functional medicine views these symptoms not as isolated issues, but as clues pointing toward root causes. By using comprehensive testing and a personalized treatment approach, we work to restore healthy motility, reduce inflammation, and rebuild optimal digestion.
Symptoms
Abdominal distension
Excessive gas
Incomplete bowel movements
Difficulty passing stool
Urgency or loose stools
Alternating diarrhea and constipation
Cramping or discomfort after meals
Strong response to fiber, fat, or fermentable carbs
Fatigue or brain fog after eating
Relief after bowel movement
Labs & Testing Options
GI-MAP or comprehensive stool test
SIBO breath test (methane or hydrogen)
Food sensitivity testing
Organic acids test
Betaine HCl challenge
Pancreatic elastase (digestive enzyme output)
Calprotectin, lactoferrin, or fecal occult blood
Abdominal imaging if structural issues suspected
Treatment Options
Elimination or low-FODMAP diet
Gut healing nutrients (glutamine, zinc carnosine, marshmallow root)
Herbal antimicrobials or antifungals (for SIBO, candida, parasites)
Digestive enzymes and HCl supplementation
Magnesium citrate or motility agents (for constipation)
Binders or bile acids (for diarrhea or sluggish bile flow)
Probiotics (strain-specific based on symptoms)
Nervous system support (vagal tone exercises, breathwork)
Don’t normalize digestive distress. Let’s test your gut and create a plan to feel comfortable again.