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Beyond Embarrassment: Understanding and Addressing Chronic or Foul smelling Gas

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Video Summary:

Understanding and Addressing Chronic or Foul smelling Gas. A Functional Medicine approach.

Excessive gas can be an embarrassing and uncomfortable issue that affects many people. While some may deal with gas as an upper GI issue such as belching or burping, most commonly it's associated with passing gas. When this becomes excessive or particularly foul-smelling, it's important to understand the underlying causes.

This article explores three key areas to consider when addressing excessive gas issues.

Timing and Food Triggers

The first step in addressing excessive gas is to identify when it occurs. Does it happen after meals, between meals, or rarely in the morning before eating? If gas typically occurs around mealtimes or shortly after eating, food triggers are likely culprits.

Consider the following possibilities:

- Genetic predisposition to gluten sensitivity

- Food allergies

- Food sensitivities (which may cause delayed reactions)

Often, simply removing certain food triggers can significantly reduce gas production. While waiting for test results, trying different dietary suggestions can provide immediate relief for some individuals.

Digestive Physiology

The second area to examine is whether your digestive physiology is functioning properly. This involves a hierarchical approach to digestion, starting from the mouth and moving through the digestive tract:

- Adequate chewing and saliva production

- Sufficient stomach acid levels

- Proper digestive enzyme output from the pancreas

- Healthy gallbladder function

- Good motility throughout the digestive system

- Efficient nutrient absorption

If any part of this process is compromised, it can lead to undigested food particles reaching the lower digestive tract, potentially causing gas and other issues.

Microbiome Health

The third category to consider is the health of your gut microbiome. Even if you're following a strict diet (such as autoimmune paleo, keto, carnivore, or vegan), persistent gas issues may indicate an imbalance in your gut bacteria. These microorganisms can feed on undigested food particles or certain nutrients, producing gas as a byproduct. In some cases, individuals may experience excessive gas regardless of their diet, pointing to potential microbiome issues.

Factors to consider include:

- Presence of harmful bacteria

- Yeast overgrowth (such as Candida)

- Parasitic infections

Clinical Approach for Excessive Gas

When investigating the root causes of excessive gas, Dr. Paul often employs a multi-faceted approach. This comprehensive strategy helps identify specific triggers and underlying issues contributing to gas production. Here's a more in-depth look at the various clinical tools and tests that may be used:

To effectively address excessive gas, consider the following steps:

- Food sensitivity testing to identify potential dietary triggers: Blood tests can detect IgG, IgA, IgM, T-cell and Immune Complex reactions to specific foods, indicating a delayed immune response (Delayed Food sensitivities that show up 3 hours up to 3 weeks after exposure)

- Food allergy testing using IgE antibody testing methods.

- Genetic testing for gluten to determine if you have a genetic predisposition for gluten sensitivity.

- Evaluation of digestive function, including stomach acid levels, enzyme production, and gallbladder health

- Stool tests and organic acid tests to assess microbiome health

By understanding the underlying mechanisms contributing to your gas production, you can develop a personalized protocol based on your individual test results. This comprehensive approach allows for targeted interventions, whether through dietary changes, digestive support, or addressing microbiome imbalances.

Conclusion:

In conclusion, excessive gas is a complex issue that requires a multifaceted approach. By examining food triggers, digestive physiology, and microbiome health, you can identify the root causes and develop an effective strategy for relief, giving you the best chance at ensuring long-lasting results.

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What can you expect in working with Restorative Health Solutions?

At Restorative Health Solutions, we strive to get to the root cause of the symptoms/condition and help patients reach their optimal health. We also guarantee to replace the one-size-fits-all approach with a personalized plan for you!

How we dramatically lower the recurrence of your symptoms:

1. Our comprehensive initial assessment with you.

2. State-of-the-art lab testing that we use strategically to eliminate the guessing and to get to the root cause of your symptoms.

3. Our functional medicine and functional neurology combination approach, is comprehensive and gets to the root cause(s) of the problem. The result of this approach is that our patients have a better chance at being healthier long-term with much lower recurrence rates of the problem. For example, we find that SIBO patients experience about a 70% recurrence rate, but with our approach we have seen less than 10% of SIBO patients have their symptoms return after the initial symptom-free timeframe.

If you or a loved one are having any strange GI symptoms, or interested in getting a thorough and complete work-up, we’d be happy to help. If you are already working with another doctor or practitioner we're happy to coordinate care with them. Please don't hesitate to ask questions or to get a second opinion.

We look forward to helping you Restore Your Gut Health, and your quality of life!

Sincerely,

Dr. Paul Deglmann, DC, DACNB, FACFN and Dr. Kyle Warren, DC, CFMP

Owners at Restorative Health Solutions- Edina, MN

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FAQs:

Do you offer virtual consultations?

At Restorative Health Solutions we offer both in-person and virtual consultations. Feel free to share your preference with our front desk when you reach out. *We do not work with patients that live outside of the United States.

How much is the 15-minute phone consultation?

Your first phone call is complementary and on us.

Typically how long are the appointments?

The initial appointment after the first phone call is 1 hour on average. Follow-up visits are usually 30 minutes.

How many visits will I need?

This of course, depends on your unique situation and plan for recovery! Typically, our follow-up visits are every 3-6 weeks in the initial phase of the protocol and every 3-6 months for maintenance or wellness visits. Telehealth options are also available.

Do I need a doctor referral to come see you?

No, you do not! We see people referred by doctors, friends and family, and those that are taking charge of their own health.

I am not sure what tests have been run by my MD already? Will you be willing to talk to them on my behalf?

Yes, absolutely! We routinely look at the previous testing you have already run. Please share as much as you can and we will take it from there.

I am already taking supplements or antibiotics? Can what you do still help me?

Yes, absolutely! Managing your gut microbiome while on Antibiotics is crucial! We can review all your supplements with you. Please note, it's not just about taking the supplements. Taking the right supplements, in the right sequence, and the right way is crucial for long-term improvement. If you do it right, you shouldn't need to be on supplements forever! Bring them for your first visit and we will review them together!