According to the Cleveland Clinic, 61% of Americans experience at least one gastrointestinal symptom, like heartburn, bloating, or diarrhea, in any given week. Additionally, 60 to 70 million Americans are affected by digestive diseases, and nearly 40% experience chronic bloating. Over 65% rate their symptoms as moderate to severe, often limiting their daily activities.

Sadly, many people simply accept these symptoms without getting a proper diagnosis. They attend medical appointments that last about 10-20 minutes and leave with a prescription for a proton-pump inhibitor that may temporarily relieve their symptoms. They don’t realize that their digestive issues may be caused by undiagnosed food sensitivities, allergies, or small intestine bacterial overgrowth, that these issues can cause joint pain, migraines, skin conditions, and even autoimmune disorders, and that without an accurate diagnosis, their symptoms can become chronic.

Recognizing the importance of identifying the root causes of digestive issues, patients seen by the Functional Medicine team at Invision Health undergo a 90-minute initial appointment and 60-minute follow-ups that include a comprehensive assessment and personalized treatment plan. This is because functional medicine targets the origin, prevention, and treatment of disease by examining each patient’s unique medical history, physiology, and lifestyle. It is a patient-centered approach that treats the whole person rather than isolated symptoms, resulting in regular improvements in chronic conditions, resolution, or greater manageability.

Invision Health combines the latest laboratory testing and diagnostic techniques, prescription medications, nutritional supplements, botanical medicines, and therapeutic diets. Conditions treated include chronic pain, migraine, fibromyalgia, multiple sclerosis, obesity, sleep apnea, diabetes, digestive issues, adrenal, thyroid, male/female hormone disorders, and more. Learn how functional medicine can help you at https://spa400.com/functional-medicine. To schedule an appointment with a functional medicine specialist, call 716-631-1516.