The Gut Doctor
Dr. Neil D. Parikh, a community gastroenterologist in Connecticut, discusses common gut topics in a patient-friendly manner. He interviews fellow GI specialists to provide a better understanding for the general public and medical providers. He also includes episodes on food as medicine as the worlds of culinary medicine and gastrointestinal health intertwine. Please note that this podcast is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Please discuss all health questions and concerns, including any pertinent information on this podcast, with your healthcare provider.
The Gut Doctor
CSID with Daksesh Patel, DO
Have you heard about congenital sucrase-isomaltase deficiency (CSID)? Symptoms include bloating, diarrhea, gas pains among others. While traditionally considered a rare disease, it may be more common than we think as Daksesh Patel, a gastroenterologist with GI Alliance of Illinois, tells us. Dr. Patel details how one can acquire a sucrase-isomaltase deficiency, the common symptoms of CSID, and the treatment strategies - both dietary and pharmaceutical.