Is Obesity Making Your GI Health Condition Worse?
If you or someone you love are struggling with obesity and managing a digestive health condition like IBS, IBD, acid reflux, constipation, fatty liver disease, or any other GI-related symptom, this episode is for you.
The effect of obesity on GI health conditions is a bigger problem than you may realize, especially in the United States. That’s why we asked leading gastroenterologist and obesity expert Dr. Pichamol Jirapinyo to share her expertise with us. She is the co-author of the “Obesity Primer for the Practicing Gastroenterologist” in The American Journal of Gastroenterology.
In this episode we discuss the options available for obesity management, such as bariatric surgery, dietary and nutritional interventions and the powerful role of behavioral health. You will learn why a multidisciplinary approach may be helpful for patients and providers.
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