What’s Wrong With My Gut?
Dr. James Tabibian joins us for a discussion on his book Digestive Problems Solved: A Patient's Guide to Expert Insights and Solutions. A gastroenterologist from California, Dr. Tabibian shares what readers can expect to learn from his book,and his approach to simplifying complex digestive health conditions. We also discuss what he considers to be red flags for digestive health conditions, what patients may be able to consider as normal symptoms of our digestive tract that happen from time to time, as well as when it’s important to seek care from a healthcare provider. This episode is brought to you in partnership with The American College of Gastroenterology’s Patient Care Committee.
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