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Our Center offers an holistic approach to treatment of IBS, utilizing the following treatments. To make an appointment or to find out more, please contact us.
Gastroenterologist
All patients begin with an initial assessment by the gastroenterologist, which includes a detailed history and physical examination. All prior tests and treatments are reviewed; while we have the capacity to perform all the usual GI evaluations including colonoscopy and gastroscopy, the only tests performed at our Center are those that are appropriate and not previously done. Recommendations are then offered which may include prescription medication, psychological consultation, hypnotherapy, nutritional counseling or complementary treatment.Clinical psychologist
Our clinical psychologist is available for consultation or more intensive therapy, for patients who have significant psychological issues or difficulties coping with IBS. Research has indicated the relevance of psychological dynamics to IBS coping and symptom relief. Both individual and or couple/family treatment is available depending on need. Additionally, the psychologist and the gastroenterologist meet regularly to discuss the best way to help all of the patients who come to the Center.Group Hypnotherapy
We offer a group hypnotherapy treatment program, led by a clinical psychologist trained in “gut-directed” hypnotherapy. A number of articles by senior IBS researchers have documented the effectiveness of hypnotherapy for Irritable Bowel Syndrome with individual treatment and we are finding the same thing with our group program.Our sessions have the additional benefits of a group process: reduction of the sense of shame and isolation of having IBS, exchange of practical information, and encouragement and support for group members suffering a setback.
Our hypnotherapist has been working with a number of groups in our office over the past four years. Each group, with a maximum of eight participants, meets for seven bi-weekly sessions, conducted at our office on Wednesdays from 6 PM to 6:45 PM.
Acupuncurist
An examination room is devoted to acupuncture treatment with all the specialized equipment that is necessary. Acupuncture may be helpful for different aspects of functional bowel disorders such as abdominal pain and intestinal motility problems. Acupuncture is provided by an experienced licensed acupuncturist who has helped many of our patients.Nutritionist
Nutritional consultation and advice is available weekly at the Center by a certified R.D. (registered dietician). Nutritional advice may be helpful for many aspects of functional bowel disorders including diarrhea, constipation, gas and bloating. Our nutritionist has years of experience working with patients in a hospital setting.Lactose Intolerance and
Bacterial Overgrowth Testing
At the MBDC, we are able to test accurately for lactose intolerance and bacterial overgrowth. Both are tested by measuring hydrogen in breath samples over a three-hour time period, after ingestion of lactose and glucose, respectively. Hydrogen increases in the breath if sugars are not properly digested and absorbed. After a positive test, dietary change and treatment is recommended.[ TOP OF PAGE ]
