Fatigue is one of the most common complaints patients have. The causes are endless, and as a result, many people are not ever diagnosed properly. Unfortunately, many physicians are no longer able to spend the time necessary to take an adequate and thorough history. The majority of my patients tell me, "my thyroid tests have been checked multiple times and they are fine!" They are almost always checked for anemia and when those tests are normal, it's usually just chalked up t

It seems as though everyone I see for a second opinion consult with chronic or episodic diarrhea has the diagnosis of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), says Dr. Rudert. Patients are curious if indeed this is the cause of their symptoms or could something have been missed. The short answer to this question is yes...usually something has been missed. But it takes time, a thorough history, physical exam and record review to determine the underlying cause. What is Sucrase-Isomaltas