Other Chronic Conditions
Disorders of Gut-Brain Interactions (DBGIs)
Bariatric Surgery
Hypertension
Food Allergies
Pregnancy
Eating Disorders
Disorders of Gut-Brain Interactions (DBGIs)
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Disorders of gut-brain interactions (DGBIs), also known as functional gastrointestinal disorders (FGIDs), can affect any part of your gastrointestinal tract which include your esophagus, stomach, and intestines. These are disorders of function (how the GI tract works), as opposed to structural or biochemical abnormalities.
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Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS): is a group of symptoms that occur together that cause repeated pain in the abdomen and changes in bowel movements (e.g., diarrhea, constipation, or both). These symptoms can occur without any detectable signs of damage or disease in the digestive tract, but the pain and discomfort are very present and real.
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Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD): a serious and chronic condition in which mild acid reflux occurs at least twice a week or moderate to severe acid reflux occurs at least once a week. These repeated symptoms of acid in the esophagus can cause damage to the lining and other complications over time.
Bariatric Surgery
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There are several different bariatric surgical procedures designed to work by either restricting food intake, changing the way food is absorbed or metabolized, or both. Here is a look at some of the procedures:
Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Banding (LAGB): reduces the opening to the stomach or stomach size.
Biliopancreatic diversion (BPD): restricts the amount of calories and nutrients absorbed by the body.
Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass (RYGB): connects the upper stomach to the lower part of the small intestine so that food bypasses a large part of the gastrointestinal tract. It therefore has both a restrictive and malabsorptive component
Sleeve gastrectomy (SG): removes a portion of the stomach, leaving a tube or sleeve through which food can pass.
Nutrition Therapy is a requirement before any one of these procedures.
Hypertension
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Blood pressure is the pressure of blood pushing against the walls of your arteries as they carry blood from your heart throughout your body. Your blood pressure rises and falls during the day depending on your level of activity. High blood pressure (also known as hypertension) is a condition in which the force of the blood against your artery walls is abnormally high for extended periods of time. This poses serious health risks, such as heart disease, dementia, and stroke.
Food Allergies
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A food allergy can be a serious medical condition. It can cause an immune system response that can affect many organs within your body. These responses can vary from moderate symptoms (developing a body rash) to life-threatening symptoms (including anaphylaxis, an immune system response in which a flood of chemicals are released into your body that can cause you to go into shock). There are many different food allergens that are present in a wide variety of foods.
Nutrition Therapy will help you navigate the food landscape for optimal wellbeing.
Pregnancy
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A pregnant woman who begins pregnancy at her ideal weight will need approximately 300 extra calories every day to maintain a healthy pregnancy. These extra calories should come from a balanced diet of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and protein sources. Adequate intake of healthy fluids is also important and can reduce constipation which some pregnant women experience. For women who begin pregnancy overweight, you should talk with their provider and your nutritionist to know exactly their dietary requirements throughout the pregnancy.
Eating Disorders
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Eating disorders are complex mental health conditions that are characterized by irregular eating habits, obsessive thoughts about food and weight, and a distorted body image. They can affect individuals of all ages, genders, and ethnicities, and can have serious physical and psychological consequences. Nutrition therapy can support physical and mental health, promote nutritional rehabilitation, and provide ongoing support for long-term recovery.
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