Gastrointestinal Assessment & Evaluation - Functional Medicine University

Functional Medicine University's Functional Diagnostic Medicine

Training Program

Module 2

Gastrointestinal Assessment & Evaluation

By Wayne L. Sodano, D.C., D.A.B.C.I., & Ron Grisanti, D.C., D.A.B.C.O., M.S.

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Functional Medicine University's Functional Diagnostic Medicine Training Program Module 2: Gastrointestinal Assessment & Evaluation By Wayne L. Sodano, D.C., D.A.B.C.I., & Ron Grisanti, D.C., D.A.B.C.O., M.S.



Contents

Signs and Symptoms of GI Dysfunction

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Physical Signs of Nutritional Deficiencies of the GI System

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Abdominal Examination: Standard and Functional

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Somatovisceral Reflexes (Chapman's Reflexes).

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Blood Test Interpretation of Gastrointestinal Dysfunction from a Functional Medicine Perspective

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References

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Appendix

JAOA: Presence of Chapman Reflex Points in Hospitalized Patients with Pneumonia

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Functional Medicine University's Functional Diagnostic Medicine Training Program Module 2: Gastrointestinal Assessment & Evaluation By Wayne L. Sodano, D.C., D.A.B.C.I., & Ron Grisanti, D.C., D.A.B.C.O., M.S.



Signs and Symptoms of GI Dysfunction

Hypochlorhydria and/or Pancreatic-Insufficiency

Bloating shortly after a meal Poor appetite (loss of taste for meat) Supplements cause upset stomach Food allergies Burping/belching Anemia (Iron/B12) unresponsive to supplementation

o Diseases Associated with Hypochlorhydria

Psoriasis Acne Rosacea Urticaria Thyroid dysfunction Eczema Osteoporosis Autoimmune disease

Gastric Irritation (gastritis, ulcer, H.pylori)

Heartburn Acid reflux Sour taste in mouth Stomach pain/cramps Increased stomach pain with HCI and/or digestive enzyme supplementation

Pancreatic/Small Intestine Dysfunction

Belching 1 hours after a meal Undigested food in stool Food allergies Gluten sensitivity

Liver/Gallbladder

Greasy foods upset stomach Sour taste in mouth Nausea Dry skin Chemical sensitivity (smoke perfume/diesel fumes Pain in the right upper quadrant of the abdomen Light colored stools

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Functional Medicine University's Functional Diagnostic Medicine Training Program Module 2: Gastrointestinal Assessment & Evaluation By Wayne L. Sodano, D.C., D.A.B.C.I., & Ron Grisanti, D.C., D.A.B.C.O., M.S.



Signs and Symptoms of GI Dysfunction (con't)

Bowel Dysbiosis/Intestinal Hyperpermeability

Sinus congestion Alternating constipation Mood swings, mental confusion (yeast?) Coating on tongue (also noted in liver dysfunction) Foul smelling stool Bad breath Anal itching Bloody stools, mucus in stools Strong body odor Dark circles under the eyes

Diseases Associated with Intestinal Hyperpermeability

Acne Autism Celiac disease CFIDS Childhood hyperactivity Eczema IBS/IBD Pancreatic insufficiency Psoriasis Urticaria

Stool Characteristics

Pale (yellow or white)

o Malabsorption o Celiac o Bile acid synthesis defect o Cholestasis (biliary disorders) o Hepatitis (liver disorders o Jaundice o Steatorrhea o Pancreatic dysfunction

Green

o Antibiotic use o Gastroenteritis

Salmonella Giardia

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Signs and Symptoms of GI Dysfunction

Stool Characteristics

Dark/Black

o Internal bleeding o Intestinal polyp o Cancer o Iron supplementation o Licorice o Beets o Ulcers

Bloody (rectal/GI Bleeding)

o IBD o Gastroenteritis o Polyps o Hemorrhoids o Anal fissure o Cancer

Mucus (inflammation of intestines)

o Colitis o Pancreatitis o Bowel dysbiosis

o Food allergies o IBS/IBD o Celiac disease o Parasites

Foul Smelling o [sticky, increased fat (steatorrated, floats)] o Pancreatic insufficiency o Dysbiosis o Pancreatitis o Bile duct obstruction

(Note: Steatorrhea can be caused by infections, medications, IBD, and celiac disease)

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