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IBS Treatment

3 COMMON QUESTIONS ALL OF OUR PATIENTS ASK:
1.  What is the cause to my Irritable Bowel Syndrome? 
2.  Can your office help me?
3.  What is it going to take to get me better?
Our Comprehensive Approach Addresses Both the Neurological and Metabolic Factors Leading to Your Pain and Suffering

Metabolic Factors: We meticulously evaluate if the root cause of your problem is due to a breakdown of the tight junctions within your gut or as it's called Leaky Gut Syndrome, or if it's due to an overgrowth of bacteria in the small intestine (SIBO), we evaluate if certain foods are the culprit, if you are challenged with a bacteria/yeast/parasitic infection, or if it's due to inflammation and direct autoimmunity to you gastrointestinal lining.

Neurologic Factors: Very few doctors will ever consider the Brain-Gut Connection. This is one incredibly valuable component to nearly every gastrointestinal case. The brain sends neurological signals down to the gut for digestion through the Vagus Nerve. A healthy brain will send signals to the gut so that it can have intestinal blood flow, enzyme secretion, and motility/movement so that you do not become constipated. 

Our gut also has it's own nervous system, called the Enteric Nervous System. The brain and enteric nervous system have bidirectional communication through the vagus nerve. Both of these nervous systems also communicate through the immune system. If you have inflammation in your gut (suffering with bloating, gas, diarrhea or constipation, heartburn, or stomach pain) then you will have inflammation in your brain (suffering with brain fog, fatigue, memory loss, confusion, headaches, poor mental endurance, etc..) The health of the entire nervous system must be taken into account in order to give you the best possible outcomes.

Our Indianapolis Office Specializes in Alternative Gut-Healing Therapies

There was a time in your life when you didn't have the constipation and/or diarrhea, gas, bloating, fullness and stomach pain or the need for anti-acid medications. These are the kind of symptoms that interfere with every aspect of your daily life. As time goes on you spend each day hoping that it'll go away with every antibiotic or medication that you're prescribed. For some of you, your gastrointestinal problems may have started to limit your activities and social time or stopped you from enjoying vacations altogether. You notice that your symptoms gets worse as more stress enters your life and you ultimately become completely frustrated.

The truth is you may be able to overcome this dreadful condition even if you've had it for years. You may be able to overcome it even if you've been told surgery is your last and only option. This is only possible when multiple root causes are addressed simultaneously. Our Gastrointestinal Repair Program methodically addresses all of the underlying factors and helps determine where your health is breaking down.
​What Causes IBS and Other Gut Problems?
1. Leaky Gut Syndrome
2. SIBO (Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth)
3. Food Sensitivities
4. Gastrointestinal Infections (Bacteria, Parasites, Yeast/Fungus)
5. Inflammation/Autoimmunity
6. Brain-Gut Axis

The length of time you've had your health problem doesn't matter. The gut healing rules don't change.

By thinking outside the box and applying well-grounded science and research in gut health and function, we've put together our most advanced Gastrointestinal Repair Program ever. So give us a call today and schedule your examination.
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Six Common Causes of Irritable Bowel Syndrome & Other Gut Disorders

1. Leaky Gut Syndrom
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Also known as Intestinal Permeability, this occurs when the tight junctions within your gut barrier break down due to dozen of potential factors.  This becomes a highway for chronic inflammation, reactions to foods, bloating, chronic pain throughout the body and responsible for the long list of gust symptoms.
2. SIBO (Small Intestine Bacterial Overgrowth)
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Just as the name suggests, this is due to an overgrowth of bacteria in the small intestine.  An overpopulation of this bacteria can lead to either constipation or diarrhea, but the hallmark of this health problem is bloating with carbohydrates, sugars and fiber-rich foods.
3. Food Sensitivities
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For some individuals, certain food groups can lead to gut symptoms.  Specific blood tests can be done to determine if there is certain food(s) that are creating your gastrointestinal problem.  Chronic exposure to these foods can create Leaky Gut Syndrome and increase levels of inflammation throughout your body.
4. Gastrointestinal Infections
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The stomach and colon are prone to be a host for bad infections such as bacteria, yeast/fungus, or parasites. These infections deplete healthy bacteria (probiotic) and will lead to chronic inflammation in the gut and potentially create Leaky Gut Syndrome.  These infections have been shown to cause the wide variety of gastrointestinal symptoms you are experiencing.
5. Inflammation/Autoimmunity
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Research has shown that 80% of your immune system lives in your gut.  Inflammation is the result of your immune system trying to fight an invader, however inflammation destroys your gastrointestinal lining and massively increases your chances of an autoimmune disease.  There are many known autoimmune diseases that attach your gastro-intestines. 
6. Brain-Gut Axis
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Your brain and gut are directly connected through your nervous system and immune system.  However, 90% of your brain output is to the brainstem so that it can control automatic processes like heart rate, blood pressure, digestion, etc.  Your brain communicates with your gut so that it can produce digestive enzymes, create blood flow, and have intestinal motility for digestion of foods.

Irritable Bowel Syndrome and Other Gut Disorders

Our Indianapolis Office Specializes in Alternative Gut-Healing Therapies
There was a time in your life when you didn't have the constipation and/or diarrhea, gas, bloating, fullness and stomach pain or the need for anti-acid medications. These are the kind of symptoms that interfere with every aspect of your daily life. As time goes on you spend each day hoping that it'll go away with every antibiotic or medication that you're prescribed. For some of you, your gastrointestinal problems may have started to limit your activities and social time or stopped you from enjoying vacations altogether. You notice that your symptoms gets worse as more stress enters your life and you ultimately become completely frustrated and begin to believe the prognosis that you've been given; that you just need to learn to live with it forever.

The truth is you may be able to overcome this dreadful condition even if you've had it for years. You may be able to overcome it even if you've been told surgery is your last and only option. This is only possible when multiple root causes are addressed simultaneously. Our Gastrointestinal Repair Program methodically addresses all of the underlying factors and helps determine where your health is breaking down.
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DISCOVER THE BRAIN-GUT CONNECTION AND HOW BRAIN HEALTH IMPACTS YOUR GUT FUNCTION! WE ARE ONE OF A FEW CLINICS IN INDIANA TO OFFER THE CUTTING-EDGE APPROACH OUTLINED IN THIS BOOK!

Have you tried every trick for the horrible stomach pain and bowel irregularity, yet still suffer from the life-altering symptoms like constipation, diarrhea, lower abdominal pain, frequent bloating or distention after eating, gas, fullness, burping/belching or heartburn and have a daily need for antiacids?  Are your symptoms steadily worsening while your blood tests stay the same? Do your symptoms go untreated because your lab tests are normal?  Are you told just to live with it and given medications or antibiotics?

If so, join the millions of Americans who, despite normal test results, suffer from these debilitating symptoms because they are misdiagnosed or poorly managed.  As you may have already found out, treating your gastrointestinal problem without looking for the root cause is ineffective.  It’s ultimately important to find the real culprit of your symptoms, and why it may not show up on your blood test.  

What you may not know is that there are a multitude of factors that are responsible for optimal gut function.  Your immune system, endocrine system (hormones) and nervous system must all work in balance to create appropriate gut function, and breakdown of any of these three systems anywhere along the way can lead to the horrible stomach pain, bloating and/or bowel irregularity you're experiencing.

​Don’t waste another day living in pain because you’re trapped in outdated standards of health care.  Our office provides care that is on the forefront of health care and utilizes cutting-edge scientific research for a safe, simple, and truly effective solution to IBS.


ARE YOU EXPERIENCING ANY OF THE FOLLOWING IBS SYMPTOMS?

  • Constipation and/or Diarrhea
  • Lower abdominal pain
  • Frequent bloating and distention after eating​
  • Stomach pain or burning
  • Heartburn or a need for anti-acid medications
  • Belching/burping/bloating
  • Fullness during and after meals 
  • Difficulty digesting fruits and vegetables
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  • Conditions We See
    • Concussion and Post-Concussion Syndrome
    • Vestibular Dysfunction
    • Neurobehavioral Disorders
    • Migraines
    • Dystonia
    • Long Haul COVID
    • Dysautonomia
    • Other Conditions
  • Our Approach
    • Free Consultation
    • Discovery Day
    • NeuroReset Program
    • Services
    • Diagnostics
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    • Our Doctors
    • NeuroHealth FAQs
    • Become A Patient
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    • About Us
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