Functional Bowel Disorders: Identification & Treatment Updates

12/12/23 • 26 min

Host: Darryl S. Chutka, M.D., [@chutkaMD]

Guest: Tisha N. Lunsford, M.D.

Functional bowel disorders are very common, most often tend to affect those under the age of 50 and can cause symptoms ranging from a mild inconvenience to severe debilitation. Symptoms can vary significantly from patient to patient and the treatment varies with the predominant symptoms. While the exact cause isn’t known, there are a few interesting associations with other health conditions. In this podcast, we’ll discuss functional bowel disorders with gastroenterologist, Tisha N. Lunsford, M.D., from the Mayo Clinic. We’ll review common symptoms, the recommended evaluation, and the available management options for functional bowel disorders.

Connect with the Mayo Clinic’s School of Continuous Professional Development online at https://ce.mayo.edu/ or on Twitter @MayoMedEd.

Host: Darryl S. Chutka, M.D., [@chutkaMD]

Guest: Tisha N. Lunsford, M.D.

Connect with the Mayo Clinic’s School of Continuous Professional Development online at https://ce.mayo.edu/ or on Twitter @MayoMedEd.

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Hosts: Sanj Kakar, M.D., @sanjkakar | Dawn R. Davis, M.D.

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Health care professionals often struggle with personal well-being due to career demands. There are simple and straightforward ways to improve well-being despite a demanding profession. We welcome you to learn from two Mayo Clinic physicians who share their personal journeys and suggestions for well-being.

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Assessing the Older Patient with New Cognitive Symptoms

Host: Darryl S. Chutka, M.D., [@chutkaMD]

Guest: Ericka E. Tung, M.D., M.P.H.

If we see older patients, we commonly see Alzheimer’s Disease and other dementias in our practice. At times, the presenting symptoms can be quite subtle and it’s not uncommon for the diagnosis to take several years to establish. Very often, any early symptoms which are noticed are attributed to the aging process. Although we don’t have very effective options for treating dementia, it’s still important to diagnose the condition as early as possible. In this podcast, we’ll be discussing “Assessing the Older Patient with New Cognitive Symptoms.” We’ll review the usefulness of a mental status exam, recommended lab tests, whether a brain imaging study is indicated and more with our guest, Ericka E. Tung, M.D., M.P.H., an internist, and geriatrician from the Division of Community Internal Medicine at the Mayo Clinic.

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