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

I have hundreds of patients with SIBO (small intestinal bacterial overgrowth) and I have identified over 100 causes. If the underlying cause is not diagnosed patients often progress to recurrent/chronic SIBO. It takes a very detailed history to find out the cause. Learn more about this unusual disorder that few physicians have ever heard of! Patients are curious if indeed this is the cause of their symptoms or could something have been missed. The short answer to this questio

Every day I see patients who are concerned about their continued gastroinestinal and other symptoms despite a wide variety of prior incorrect diagnoses, says Dr. Rudert. One out of every six patients has the wrong diagnosis and this data has been published but is typically not known by the general public. Is leaky gut syndrome a real diagnosis? Dr. Rudert answers: One of the many questions I am asked is if I believe in "Leaky Gut" and is it a real diagnosis? Like most things

Dr. Cynthia Rudert, Celiac Disease and Gluten Intolerance expert answers your questions on celiac. 5 million emergency room visits in the U.S. are for diarrhea and abdominal pain. If you have chronic symptoms, could it be EPI? Dr. Rudert answers questions on this often misdiagnosed disorder: What are the symptoms of EPI (Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency)? Dr. Rudert answers: The symptoms of EPI are often seen in other gastrointestinal disorders and EPI is frequently misdiag